Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart: The Link Between Weight, Heart Disease, and Diabetes

Too much weight can take a toll on your body - especially on your heart. Overweight and obese adults are at a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The more extra weight, the higher the risk. Learn more about the connection between a healthy weight and a healthy heart.
Speakers
Nisha Jhalani, MD
Director, CRF Women’s Heart Health Initiative
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Rekha B. Kumar, MD, MS
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
At the end of the program, you will know the answers to these questions:
What are healthy weight ranges?
How do excess weight and obesity lead to heart disease?
How is diabetes related to excess weight and obesity?
How can diet and exercise help reduce weight?
What medicines are available to manage weight?
What’s the best way to get motivated to take ownership of my health and control risk factors?
To learn more about the CRF Women's Heart Health Initiative, visit www.crf.org/whhi.