If you (or someone you care for) are overweight , you are more prone to develop health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain types of cancer, gout (joint pain caused by excess uric acid), and gallbladder disease. Being overweight can also cause problems such as sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep), osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints), and other health (and social) problems.

The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to have health problems. Weight loss can help to reduce the harmful effects of being overweight. However, many overweight people have difficulty reaching their healthy body weight. Read Slim-Down Tricks below for some help.