make a healthy heart your goal !
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The World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. The most common health consequence of being overweight or obese is cardiovascular disease — mainly heart disease and stroke. The more overweight a person is the more likely he/she is to develop heart disease. Increased weight is a determinant of higher levels of triglycerides, elevated LDL (commonly known as bad cholesterol) and low HDL (commonly known as good cholesterol). The good news, however, is that even a slight reduction in weight (5- 10 per cent) can reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Healthier food choices and increased physical activity are the easiest ways to reduce weight and the risk of heart disease.TRANSCRIPT
Make a healthyheart your goal
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the number 1 killer of women worldwide. Help to reduce your risk by playing football, other sports and being physically active.
In celebration of UEFA Women»s Euro 2013 ≈Make a healthy heart your goal∆ and find out how you can lead a longer, better, more active life: www.worldheart.org/womenseuro #EURO2013