Helping you feel better

Effects of being overweight

Did you know?

One kilo of extra weight places a four-fold higher load on your knees. 1
Over time, arthritis can limit your walking. 2

A large waist size makes it hard for your body to balance its energy input and output. 3
It also makes your risk of diabetes and heart disease worse. 4

If you are overweight, reaching a healthy weight can improve your zest for life. 5
It makes sense to have a normal body mass index because it reduces your risk of death. 6 A 40 year old overweight non smoker lives about 3 years less than a normal weight non smoker.7

We help you understand the health risk factors that affect your health.
We help you build healthy habits into your lifestyle.