PETER'S PRINCIPLES - NEW IN PRINT
Glen from Ferndale is overweight and also has prostate cancer. He heard he could be at an increased risk of dying from the disease. He is looking for more information.
Yes Glen, you could have an increased risk of death due to prostate cancer! A new study found that men with prostate cancer who were mildly obese had a 46% higher risk of dying from the disease within 5 years. It is even worse for men battling prostate cancer who are very obese. They are twice as likely to die from it! Another study found obesity triples the likelihood the cancer will spread.
Researchers say weight did not affect a man's chances of developing prostate cancer, it only increases his risk of dying from the disease. This is just another reason to maintain a healthy weight, especially if you are battling a disease! !
Fran from Waterford is concerned about her father's weight. She heard it could be really bad for his heart. Is this true?
Fran, it is true! In fact a new study followed a group of more than 100,000 men and women with bigger mid sections. Researchers found men with the biggest bellies had a 42% increased risk of developing coronary artery disease. Women with bigger bellies had a 44% heart disease risk. So instead of sitting there in shock over these statistics, get up and get moving! Exercise and proper nutrition is the best way to beat belly fat.
You should do 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. As far as your diet goes, keep it simple, low fat and low calories. Your heart will beat a lot happier!
