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Weight Gain Warnings

We all know that weight gain puts the heart at risk, but did you know that recent research also links obesity and cancer? Recently, in the largest study ever conducted, a powerful link between being overweight and a large variety of cancers was indicated! Researchers tracked a million men for years. They found that excess weight accounts for 14% of cancer deaths in men and 20% in women! In the US that adds up to around 90,000 extra cancer deaths per year! In another study, researchers tracked 63,000 postmenopausal women. They found those gaining 21 to 30 pounds between the ages of 18 and 40 had a greater risk than those with a gain of 5 pounds or less. Women who gained 70 pounds or more had nearly double the risk! If you are overweight these numbers should cause serious concern! Talk to a doctor or nutritionist about a proper diet before you become a statistic.