If you're overweight, you should know that you are not alone. According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 42% of American adults are obese. And this puts them at risk of developing an array of physical health problems, some of which could take years off of their life. Some of the health problems reportedly linked to obesity include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Osteoarthritis is correlated with obesity as well, the study found.
Of course, physical health is not the only thing that being overweight or obese jeopardizes. Carrying around too much excess body fat can also lead to mental health problems, notes a separate study published by the
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