We’ve all had it drummed into us – it’s life threatening to be overweight; ;whether it be an increased likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer … you name it, being overweight is likely to increase the chances of suffering from at least one of the aforementioned. Not that I’m making light of it – it’s pretty obvious that if you’re overweight then you’re not fit and “leanness” has always been considered to be a major factor in a longer, happier life.

I often publish health articles based around children, women or just humankind in general but I came across an interesting news article for all you men out there, particularly those who are in a mid life crisis and looking to change their lives before they hit their twilight years!

If you’re a strict vegetarian or aiming to “go veggie”, then you may like to know that, in all likelihood, you’re 32% less likely to suffer or die from heart disease. A recent study has proven this to be the case