The Myth of 'Healthy Obesity' - Breathing Space Blog

From www.webmd.com ...a myth is revealed: "The notion that some people can be overweight or obese and still remain healthy is a myth, according to a new Canadian study."

"Even without high blood pressure, diabetes, or other metabolic issues, overweight and obese people have higher rates of death, heart attack and stroke after 10 years compared with their thinner counterparts,' the researchers found.

Excess pounds raise death risk over time.