Weight Management

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Weight Management

Maintaining your weight within a healthy weight range decreases your risk of developing other health conditions. A “healthy” weight range will vary from person to person, and there are various approaches that can help you with your weight management goals.

What are the physical effects of being overweight?

Being overweight can increase your risk of developing chronic conditions such as:

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    Type 2 diabetes
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    High blood pressure
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    High cholesterol
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    Heart disease, including heart attack
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    Stroke
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    Some cancers
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    Sleep apnoea

Contributing factors to successful weight loss

There are a few key factors which may contribute to successful weight loss, including:

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    Regular physical activity
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    Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
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    Eating a wide variety of foods
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    Replacing sugary drinks with water

How your PharmaSave Pharmacist can help

Ask your pharmacist for expert advice regarding weight management, including products available within your pharmacy to help you start reaching your weight loss goals today.   You can find your nearest PharmaSave Pharmacy here.