Fat side of thin
Being skinny does not mean that you are not at risk from cardiovascular diseases
By : kaniza garari
Update: 2014-08-05 01:01 GMT
Hyderabad: Does being skinny or thin mean that you are healthy or free from bad cholesterol, fat cells and cardiovascular diseases? No. Being thin does not mean that accumulation of fat cells does not take place.
In some cases, it is higher than even obese people. There are many incidences of thin people, who believed they were healthy, suffering from diabetes, strokes and heart attacks. While their metabolism keeps them skinny, the lipids in their body have a large number of fat cells, increased amount of bad cholesterol and abnormally high level of lipoproteins in them. This results in blockages and improper flow of blood due to stiffening of blood vessels.
The lifestyle today has even made the young vulnerable to these diseases. Increasing levels of stress from studying for 14 to 17 hours leads to lack of physical activity, depression and also bingeing on junk food.
The medical fraternity counsels patients, Start early, drive slowly, reach safely, avoid hurry and worry and too much of oil curry!