Are you concerned about your health?

Help and advice

concerned abut your healthA poor diet and not enough physical activity, resulting in becoming overweight or obese can lead to some serious health issues.  It has been found that the higher your BMI number, the higher your risks of developing a number of conditions.

One piece of research has shown that individuals are 80 times more likely to develop type two diabetes if they have a BMI score of more than 40 compared to someone with a BMI of 22 or less.  Other findings all point to the fact that obesity-related illnesses could severely affect the quality of your life and even take years off your life.

There are many organisations which can supply information and support on the following health conditions as well as advice on how you can reduce your risks - we have details on a few of the organisations below.

Type two diabetes

Diabetes UKDiabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

Cancer

Cancer ResearchCancer Research UK is the leading funder of cancer research in the UK and is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research.

Heart disease

British Heart FoundationThe British Heart Foundation has a mission to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.

Raised cholesterol

Heart UKH∙E∙A∙R∙T UK seeks to raise awareness about the risks of high cholesterol, lobby for better detection of those at risk, fund research into improved treatment and support health professional training.

Stroke

Stroke associationThe Stroke Association is working for a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

veritySome women with weight problems may be suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – symptoms of which, among others, can include being overweight, rapid weight gain and difficulty in losing weight.  You can contact the self-help group Verity to find out more.



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