The surprising ways losing weight can aid your heart

Providence Heart & Vascular Team

Studies show that if you’re above a healthy body mass index (BMI), dropping just 5 to 10 percent of your excess weight can help improve your heart health. And if you’re one of the more than 93 million Americans who are obese, losing any amount of weight can often make a huge difference in your overall health.

Here’s how it works.

Find a doctor

If improving your heart health is one of the New Year’s resolutions that you intend to keep, talk to your doctor about how to meet your goals. You can find a Providence cardiologist using our provider directory. Or, you can search for a primary care doctor in your area.

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This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

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The Providence Heart & Vascular Team is committed to bringing you many years of expertise and experience to help you understand how to prevent, treat and recover from cardiovascular diseases and conditions. From tips to eating better to exercise and everything in between, our clinical experts know how to help you help your heart.
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