Carrying excess weight can lead to hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. The strain of carrying that weight, along with the habits commonly associated with being overweight, impacts blood pressure. Over time, untreated hypertension can cause other health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, hypertension is usually reversible and highly treatable, and … Continue reading What You Can Do to Avoid Hypertension

When people reference weight loss in terms of health, they’re often talking about the physical conditions that can come with carrying excess weight, such as diabetes and hypertension. However, the mental health implications of obesity are as important, if not more so. This is often a bidirectional relationship, where people struggle with their mental health … Continue reading Understanding the Mental Health Implications of Obesity