As far back as the 18th century, scientist, J.B. Morgagni was studying the correlation between obesity and heart disease.  His necropsy of a corpulent male who had maintained a sedentary lifestyle coupled with abundant meals revealed an enlarged heart which had eventually failed leading to his premature death.  

 Even though this link between obesity and heart disease was being established two hundred and fifty years ago, it wasn’t until the 1970’s people began to take it to heart. 
With advances in medicine and technology, doctors were beginning to be able to pinpoint the extreme, adverse affects obesity had on the heart as well as our overall health.  The writing was on the wall. 

 Extra pounds could add up to heart disease, type two diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. We as a country needed to get active and raise awareness. Unfortunately, these stark revelations seem to have little affect on the general public.  Today approximately 65% of Americans are overweight or obese; tipping the scale at 61 million adults. 

 A persons weight is a collaboration of genetics, metabolism, behavior and environment. With heart disease a leading cause of death and obesity a major catalyst in this deadly concoction, there’s never been a better time to eat healthy, get active and shed those pounds!

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