Men who have more than 25 percent of their body mass as fat and women in excess of 35 percent body fat are considered to be obese. Obesity and being overweight carry significant health risks which are directly related to cardiovascular risk factors like:

• Raising LDL (bad cholesterol).
• Lowering HDL (good cholesterol).
• Raising blood pressure.
• Raising heart rate.
• Increase in the risk for diabetes.

The health care professionals in the Preventive Cardiology Clinic can help you achieve and maintain your ideal weight through diet and exercise.