Yet again, new numbers have been released by the government regarding the number two killer.  Obesity once filled that spot, and now has been shot pretty far down the chart.  And now we are hearing that it's good to have a little padding, and if you have a little padding, you just may live a little longer.  So just how unhealthy is it to be overweight?

Obesity effects people in different ways, but the following examples are some of the medical conditions related directly to obesity:

• Additional weight puts stress on the back, thus causing back problems.
• Additional weight also stresses the knees as the legs must hold up the extra weight.
• Additional weight puts stress on the heart as it must pump harder.
• Additional weight also hurts self-esteem in some individuals.
• Obesity has also been associated with heartburn, heart problems, respiratory issues and stroke.  

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