The dangers of obesity: from organ "depreciation" to the silent erosion of visceral fat.

Warehousing comes at a cost.

A severed finger won't grow back, and a extracted permanent tooth won't grow back either-these are things we hope to be reborn.

Humans don't have this function, but the fat we don't want to regenerate keeps growing, which is both infuriating and frustrating.

However, the human aversion to excess fat is merely a state of mind when material life is abundant and food and clothing are plentiful.

During times of famine and war, obesity was a status symbol, a sign of wealth.

Symbols are representations of physical strength, contributing to survival. Even today, in northern my country, the day of the Autumn Equinox still has...

The custom of eating meat to nourish the body, euphemistically called "sticking to autumn fat," likely originated and signifies the practice of...

To combat the long, cold winter when food and clothing were scarce. It's clear that people in the old days could afford to wear some...

Being fat is still a luxury.

With economic and social development, people's pursuit of life has shifted from "food is the most important thing" to "health".

When focusing on health and quality of life, it was suddenly discovered that excess fat storage not only became useless, but also

It becomes a burden and will seriously affect people's health. "Prepare for war and famine" to cope with famine years and war.

In modern society, this function is primarily prepared by the state; as individual human beings, we now need to gradually develop it.

Gradually abandon this "money-grubbing" nature. Because "warehousing" requires significant costs and sacrifices, over...

Excessive fat adds unnecessary burden to the body's systems; carrying around a body full of fat is not in line with...

Health expectations throughout life.

Overview of the dangers of obesity in the medical field

Internationally, in 1999 the World Health Organization officially declared obesity a disease. Experts

They emphasized that obesity harms people's health in two ways: firstly, it can cause physical and mental disorders.

Obstacles, especially for young people, can lead to feelings of inferiority, anxiety, and depression due to perceived physical unattractiveness and inconvenience in daily life.

Obesity can cause problems such as depression; behaviorally, it can lead to shortness of breath, joint pain, edema, and decreased exercise tolerance.

On the other hand, obesity is closely related to many health-threatening diseases. Related studies have shown that obesity...

It is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, gallstones, and cancer.

According to incomplete statistics, obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate of doubling every five years.

Experts also point out that obesity can lead to endocrine disorders and metabolic imbalances. Diabetes in obese patients is also a contributing factor.

The incidence rate is significantly higher in obese individuals than in non-obese individuals, increasing tenfold. Obese individuals have a higher incidence of malignant tumors.

Obese men have a higher incidence of colon cancer, rectal cancer, and prostate cancer, while obese women have a higher incidence of endometrial cancer than normal-weight men.

Women are 2 to 3 times more likely to be obese. Furthermore, obesity increases skin fragility, making it more prone to dermatitis and chafing.

It is also prone to secondary purulent or fungal infections.

Studies by experts have shown that obesity can shorten lifespan and increase the mortality rate of obese men.

It is 1.5 times that of a normal person, and 1.47 times that of obese women. According to USA Today, this was achieved through...

After analyzing a sample of 900,000 people, British researchers found that obesity can shorten lifespan by up to 10 years.

Researchers and their colleagues analyzed 57 studies involving 900,000 people (most of whom were from the United States).

They conducted a 10-15 year follow-up study (in Western Europe), and subsequently analyzed 700,000 death cases.

For example, the study found that adults who are 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or more over their healthy weight have a shorter lifespan.

Within three years, most of them died from heart disease and stroke; while those who weighed more than 100 pounds (45) over a healthy weight...

Extremely obese individuals (weighing 10 kilograms) will have their lifespan shortened by 10 years.

BMI results show that for people whose BMI is above the healthy standard, every 5 percentage point increase in the BMI...

At this age, the premature mortality rate increases by 30%; overweight but not obese individuals with an IQ between 25 and 29.9 have a lower life expectancy.

Life will be shortened by 1 year; the index for those with the lowest premature mortality rate is between 22.5 and 25.

Other detailed research suggests that men aged 50-55 who are 20% overweight have a significantly higher mortality rate.

Correspondingly, the risk is 20% higher than normal; if overweight by 35%, the mortality rate is 40% higher than normal.

Men aged 45 who are 10% heavier have a life expectancy that is 4 years shorter than that of men of the same age. (Statistical data from Japan)

For example, if the standard mortality rate is set at 100%, the mortality rate for obese individuals is 127.8%. (Based on US survey data.)

If the standard mortality rate is set at 100%, the mortality rate for obese individuals who are 25% overweight is 128%.

The mortality rate is 35%–40%, which translates to 151%. Other reports suggest that adults who are overweight...

14% of obese individuals are at risk of premature death, and the mortality rate for obese individuals is 1.3 to 2 times higher than that for non-obese individuals.

The number of people who die from obesity worldwide is more than twice the number who die from starvation. In the United States alone, [the number of deaths is...].

1,000 people die from various diseases caused by obesity, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Why do obese people have shorter lifespans and higher mortality rates than people of normal weight? The main reason is that obese people have...

These diseases are prone to complications that threaten human health. Some have summarized these diseases as the "Deadly Quintet," namely coronary syndrome...

Heart disease (C), hypertension and hyperlipidemia (H), type 2 diabetes (A), obesity (O), stroke

(S). The first letters of the English names of these five diseases characterized by metabolic disorders combine to form...

These five elements together form CHAOS, meaning disorder. When these disorder pentads work together, the consequences can be disastrous.

Therefore, it is aptly named the "Death Quintet." Obesity is the primary culprit. For this reason,

The international medical community is alarmed, calling obesity a gentle killer.

If the above figures are too abstract to be alarmist enough, then look at the daily figures...

The condition of sumo wrestlers is something we are quite familiar with, characterized by their physical appearance. According to Japanese experts...

According to doctors who conduct physical examinations on sumo wrestlers, retired sumo wrestlers are more prone to diabetes.

Sumo wrestlers have an average lifespan that is 20 years shorter than the general lifespan.

There are many problems with the medical community's statements.

International medical conclusions regarding the dangers of obesity reveal its impact on health from multiple perspectives.

The impact of longevity on life is quite acute, almost to the point of saying "Go to hell!" However, globally...

The "fat trend" persists and even shows signs of spreading and intensifying. How could this be? It's truly intriguing.

Clearly, simply emphasizing or informing obese people about the dangers of obesity is far from enough. Many other measures are also needed.

Only through multi-faceted coordination can we potentially curb and reverse the occurrence and progression of obesity. Major accidents...

This incident likely resulted from a combination of errors in many key processes. So, in which processes are the problems occurring?

To ensure that obese individuals have nowhere to hide, a social atmosphere that emphasizes personal responsibility must be fostered. (World Health Organization)

Classifying obesity as a disease, while seemingly a step forward in understanding, actually contains a misleading connotation about obesity.

Unscientific factors contributing to obesity. Simply classifying obesity as a disease, because it doesn't address the root cause in the terminology...

The article emphasizes the self-inflicted and self-repairing nature of obesity, which implicitly excuses obese individuals.

Suspicion of responsibility.

Medical descriptions of the dangers of obesity often only present conclusions and are heavily academic in nature, failing to resonate with obese individuals.

There isn't enough real-world motivation for change. In modern society, there are many people who, besides telling them about the harms, must also...

Explain the principles and pathways behind these harms clearly, preferably in simple and easy-to-understand terms; otherwise, he will ignore you.

I'll make you so angry.

Research revealing the dangers of obesity is only one aspect of the problem. What obese individuals need even more is...

Effective methods and approaches to solve these problems are needed, but research in this area is clearly insufficient. Diseases caused by diet...

The only solution is to turn back and eat less. However, this applies to both legitimate hospitals and other illegitimate ones.

Medical organizations and pharmaceutical companies, driven by profit, are intentionally or unintentionally misdirecting the fight against obesity.

This is a story that has arisen from the commercialization of weight loss. Obesity is originally a self-limiting condition; surgical reduction of the stomach, drainage, and dietary restrictions are no longer effective.

Almost all exogenous interventions, such as medication, can be considered a form of extortion.

To understand the dangers of obesity, it's best to start with the visible and tangible aspects. Obesity is first and foremost...

Damage to the legs and lower back. Middle-aged people, especially those who are obese, often complain of discomfort and pain in their ankle joints.

Many people suffer from lumbar disc herniation. You say it's all because he's too fat, but he says it's because he's getting older.

He's sick. At this point, you should do some math with him: subtract his weight when he wasn't overweight from his current weight.

That's about 10 or 15 kilograms. What does that mean? It means that compared to when you weren't overweight, you now...

Carrying around 10 kilograms of weight every day puts so much unnecessary strain on my legs and back.

Is it possible for it to be problem-free?

People often don't feel the extra weight they have inside their bodies, but they do when they have to carry tens of kilograms of weight.

They cry out and understand the dangers of prolonged heavy lifting. For example, many people attribute their stunted growth to their childhood...

When someone frequently carries heavy loads, why isn't that recorded in the internal accounts? Obese individuals often develop osteoarthritis, which puts strain on their bodies.

Negative reinforcement is often more effective than treatment, and it's a way to get to the root of the problem.

My understanding of the dangers of obesity was awakened by the example of heating systems in my residential community. The community's heating system, originally...

The heating needs of 200 households have suddenly increased to 300, requiring a significant increase in the amount of natural gas or coal burned.

The boiler in the equipment room will be under increased strain, its lifespan will be shortened, and the water supply pressure will need to be increased accordingly.

Both pipeline safety and lifespan will be affected. Excess weight unnecessarily puts strain on the body's internal organs.

Increased workload will inevitably affect the functioning quality and lifespan of internal organs, thus impacting a person's overall health.

Lifespan.

Obesity, a modern disease, is prevalent worldwide, affecting a large number of people and spreading widely.

They've become so accustomed to it that it's as if the law can't punish the masses. They've forgotten its harmful effects, which has also given obese people a sense of...

A tolerant social and psychological environment does not generate much of an "anti-fat" sentiment; in fact, there is even a prevalence of prejudice against fat people.

To alleviate the mindset of seeking beauty-promoting weight loss shouldn't just target obese individuals; it also requires addressing related societal issues.

The evaluation system.

Because some of the harms reported in medical reports are sporadic and distant, many obese people are unaware of them.

Faced with real-world harm, some adopt an "ostrich policy," unwilling to confront it directly. Even doctors, who provide medical care to people...

When fatty liver is detected, the examinee is usually not told how bad this condition is; they are simply advised...

Increasing physical activity and drinking more water should generally alleviate the symptoms. This medical advice reflects the medical community's concern about general nutrition.

Excessive helplessness is also irresponsible. The liver is not for storing fat; fatty liver disease will...

It affects the liver's natural functions. Drinking more water, increasing physical activity, and reducing the intake of high-protein meats are all effective ways to improve liver health.

While there is discussion, the crucial requirement to reduce total intake is often overlooked. In fact, obesity is the most obvious warning sign.

The first symptom is fatty liver, which indicates that the patient's metabolic function has been impaired, leading to...

This can lead to bodily dysfunction, and the cause of this problem is excessive intake of substances.

The abundance of modern material life has exceeded what our primate lineage needs for its inheritance.

Excessive intake of animal and plant protein will lead to the body storing unused energy and nutrients.

This kind of "storage" naturally comes at a cost. In one area, wild macaques were brought down from the mountains for...

While tourists enjoy sightseeing, the macaques, after being frequently fed highly nutritious foods such as bread and sausages by visitors, become...

Fatty liver, tooth decay, and other cardiovascular diseases subsequently appeared. The managers then realized they had to surpass the macaques.

To mitigate the harm caused by their established diet and nutrition, efforts were made to prevent macaques from consuming high-fat, high-protein foods.

The approach was changed to feeding the macaques mainly corn and fruit in fixed quantities, and their health gradually improved.

Physiologically, we are closely related to macaques; human intelligence cannot change the fact that we are related to macaques.

A similar physical condition can only be found by returning to the diet and regular exercise that are suitable for us primates (Hominidae).

Only with a healthy lifestyle can one avoid contracting diseases of affluence. Furthermore, it's crucial to understand that humans, as higher animals...

When faced with the temptation of abundant food, animals should remain sober, unlike macaques, who, upon encountering a good opportunity...

Food, disregarding the body's tolerance, leads to a sweet "trap." Having self-reflection and self-control is crucial.

This truly befits the most intelligent race among primates. Of course, for those who would rather live a few years less than miss out on a good meal...

Those who enjoy a delicious meal are another matter entirely.

Dangerous properties of quantity and quality

When the BMI index falls into the overweight or obese range, it usually indicates an abnormal body size and is a quantitative concept.

Its harmful effects come from increasing the burden on all internal organs and causing joints to become overburdened.

Negative, and the resulting chain reaction of many negative consequences.

If someone is not overweight and has a suitable BMI, but their health is poor, it usually indicates a problem with their constitution.

The problem is a qualitative concept. It is often caused by high salt intake, excessive alcohol consumption, and an improper diet.

Using a social phenomenon as an analogy, obesity is similar to an overstaffed organization leading to low work efficiency; similarly, physical problems...

The issue is similar to the occurrence of corruption. Of course, there are also overlapping problems in reality. (And obesity...)

The corresponding measures are to control the total amount of food consumed, while those with poor physical condition should adjust their dietary structure.

Human health should be a balanced combination of physical size and constitution. Weight loss should not diminish one's constitution; regulation is key.

Body composition should take into account both leanness and obesity. Weight should refer to international weight standards, and body composition should be based on hospital physical examination standards.

Based on.

Overweight is like overloading: the "depreciation rate" of human organs and the battle to protect the heart.

The harmful effects of obesity on the heart are obvious, yet often overlooked. The reasons for this neglect are...

This is mainly because the damage that obesity inflicts on organs, including the heart, is a slow process, and it is gradual.

This is achieved through an accelerated depreciation process. The extra weight supplying blood undoubtedly increases the workload on the heart.

A physically obese person's body also requires a stronger heartbeat than an average person. It's like a car that's been overloaded for a long time.

An engine's lifespan will definitely be shorter than one that operates continuously within its designed load capacity. Therefore, it's important to keep the car...

The vehicle is lighter and has a longer lifespan, so speed and weight limits are necessary.

Sudden cardiac death highly associated with obesity can almost be described numerically. A 10% increase in body weight...

The blood volume in the body increases by 10% accordingly. Most obese people are about 20 kg over their ideal weight, which is approximately overloaded.

This 30% increase means a 30% increase in the workload on the heart. Considering the average lifespan of over seventy years, 30%...

Heart function depletion, when converted to premature "retirement" age, means approximately twenty years, or around fifty years old.

This is a high-risk age group for sudden cardiac death. Of course, this is only a theoretical calculation for simple obesity, such as...

Additional "consumption" behaviors that damage the heart, such as excessive drinking, can further exacerbate the damage. If there are favorable...

Positive energy behaviors of the heart will extend its lifespan. This theoretical calculation assumes that obesity...

The obese person has been chubby since childhood and has remained obese throughout. In reality, most are people who "changed" their lifestyle later in life, or only had it during their formative years.

Obesity can occur uncontrollably at some stage of life, therefore this only provides a theoretical reference algorithm. It is worth noting...

Interestingly, the selection and training of sumo wrestlers in Japan is a typical example of growing up from a young age, while Japanese research...

The average lifespan reduction for sumo wrestlers, according to statistics, is also around twenty years. Less typical is...

The weight overload of Japanese sumo wrestlers is much greater than the calculated values ​​above.

Another topic to discuss is whether exercise during the body control period, as well as general fitness training, is appropriate.

Does the heart rate have to reach a certain level for exercise to be effective? A more moderate view is that the heart rate must reach a certain level for exercise to be effective.

Some people believe that it's necessary to increase heart rate at certain points during exercise to stimulate metabolism.

To improve the effectiveness of exercise. This viewpoint is more moderate and reasonable than simply emphasizing high-intensity exercise.

Consciously increasing your heart rate is certainly beneficial for metabolism and energy consumption. The problem is...

For the average person who isn't inherently lazy, what are the negative effects of frequently stimulating the heart rate?

It's worthwhile. This involves whether our seemingly "tireless" heart actually beats a certain number of times.

Far exceeding the number of life jumps required for the current average life expectancy in society. If research confirms: "No..."

"A heart can beat for over a hundred years!" In that case, we might as well speed it up a bit more often.

Research has confirmed that the heart is a classic example of "use it or lose it"-stimulating the heart will make it beat faster and more vigorously.

Durable; in that case, we might as well frequently push ourselves to the limit and make our hearts beat faster. Unfortunately, there's no such thing.

Research findings.

Studies suggest that all mammals (except humans) have roughly the same number of heartbeats throughout their lives, approximately...

That's 730 million times. The total number of heartbeats in a human's lifetime is between 2.5 billion and 3 billion. Among known mammals...

Generally speaking, the slower the resting heart rate, the longer the lifespan. Of course, those who advocate appropriately stimulating their heart rate through exercise should also be aware of this.

Intense exercise will eventually slow down your resting heart rate. The problem is this forced nature of exercise.

The effectiveness of slowing the heart rate in sexual activity is worth considering. Currently, there are no positive reports suggesting long-term benefits from [the treatment/treatment].

Athletes who engage in anaerobic or strenuous exercise have a significantly lower incidence of heart disease than the general population.

Or their lifespan is generally higher than societal expectations. Conversely, some athletes have a longer lifespan.

According to statistics from countries that conduct life surveys, the average lifespan of athletes is more than ten years shorter than that of the general population.

Existing research concludes that men with a heart rate greater than 80 beats per minute have a higher heart rate than men with a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.

The rate of living to 85 years old has dropped by nearly half (heart rate is an effective indicator for predicting male longevity, but studies...).

(It was believed that there was no significant difference among older women).

① The frequency range reported is likely calculated based on the average life expectancy of various countries during the current period, and is of reference value, but it does not exclude the possibility that some people may have different life expectancy.

The heart rate is far above the upper limit, and as the average human lifespan increases, the average number of heartbeats range shifts upward.

Regarding the theory of functional homeostasis, what helps in understanding is the roughly fixed number of ovulations a woman will have throughout her life.

A certain philosophy of life prevalent in some parts of Hunan resonates with many. A colleague told me that the older generation in Hunan...

There's a common perception that bystanders question those who overeat: "Let's see how they behave."

"Can you eat a few more bowls of rice?" The subtext is that the number of meals a person eats in their lifetime is a fixed number, possessing a constant quality.

Eating too much shortens the time one can eat. This is a wise folk belief. The body processes food...

From a force perspective, its total processing capacity is also roughly constant, just as the total number of heartbeats is constant.

They share similar views.

To put it more vividly and intuitively, most car owners know that leaving a car in the garage unused for a long time is a bad idea.

That's actually not good; you need to use the car at least once a week. If a car isn't used for a long time, it will naturally rust, while using it...

Excessive force will accelerate damage. This can be described as a comparison of two damage rates, i.e., maintaining proper use...

The damage rate might actually be slower than if it's not used; however, if it's used excessively, the damage rate will definitely be less than if it's not used at all.

Use it quickly. Thinking about the human heart, the problem is maintaining the normal heartbeat of daily life.

Which is more beneficial to health: frequency or frequent stimulation that increases heart rate? But in today's society...

The prevailing view seems to affirm that stimulating the heartbeat is beneficial to health. However, I have reservations about this.

manner.

One of the most unhealthy lifestyle habits that leads to excessive emotional exertion is drinking alcohol. Whether it's a slight buzz or a heavy drink,

This can cause the heart to beat thousands or even thousands of times more for no reason. Additionally, getting angry or easily agitated can also cause the heart to beat faster.

Accelerating. The author believes that advocating for stimulating the heart rate through exercise requires a careful weighing of the pros and cons. In fact, for many people...

Avoiding stress on your heart is a good way to protect it.

Maintaining a healthy weight (optimal BMI range for adult men)

22-23 years old for adults and 20-21 years old for women. As people age, due to the natural decline in organ function, this...

The indicator should be lowered by one unit, which is of great protective significance for the heart and other organs.

Ginseng is a known suitable exogenous herb for protecting the heart. However, ginseng is not covered by medical insurance.

Its efficacy is often overlooked, whether consciously or unconsciously. As for the claim that consuming ginseng may cause "heatiness" in some people, this...

The only issue is how to consume it; this shouldn't lead to abandoning the use of ginseng altogether. However, those with high blood pressure should consume it with caution.

The emphasis on protecting the heart does not mean that other organs can be neglected. Poor diet...

A particular lifestyle can damage various organs and have adverse effects, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The heart's function as an engine is even more important, concerning whether it "stops" or not. Furthermore...

In addition, emphasizing the damage to heart function helps us to understand it intuitively and pay attention to it.

We should always cherish and protect this amazing heart that we can neither see nor hear.