It looks like something less than 16% added cardiovascular disease risk would be in place, as 20% was for 5 gm/m2, and the average found was 3.8 g/m2.
“In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper concludes.”
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The interesting fact of the matter is that the obese are not the group that is dropping on the ground, dead or dying.
I do believe those who are obese at this time and have been vaccinated and continue Boosters are much more likely to start dropping in another 2-2 1/2 years. I find it interest, this tidbit of news. Considering the sciences these days, I would sooner believe they are simply laying the ground work for the future deaths.
I had heart issues with chest pain after a good meal, missing heart beats, and racing heart with pamic attacks in my mid-50’s.
After beginning exercise of walking 5 rounds of 18 holes every week, not only my heart issues disappeared, but also gone was hip joint pain, border line diabetic situation, and 145/90 BP dropped to 125/85. Now at age 83 still no heart issues with mild exercise 4 times every week for 30 minutes.
Smokers have enlarged hearts as well, it’s a result of not having enough oxygen feeding your system. The heart expands to make up the difference by pumping more blood with less oxygen. At the very least you should breathe deeply throughout the day. Some practitioners recommend a 10 minute routine of deep breathing.
According to my buddy Doc Joe, a sedentary lifestyle is the worst thing for you. Joe is 80, works out regularly and eats well. He looks like he’s 10 years younger.