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Heart Disease

Overview of Obesity

Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.

Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk

Tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check.

Understanding Compulsive Overeating

The disorder may develop when others make repeated negative comments about a person's weight.