The causes of heart disease are numerous, but there's no doubt that being overweight contributes to a whole range of heart diseases including angina and cardio infarctions. Fortunately the solution is equally clear - lose weight.

For every pound of fat you lose, the risk of these problems lessens. What's more you also reduce your chances of falling victim to other illnesses such as strokes and diabetes. A sensible program of weight loss, involving both a healthy diet and regular exercise, is the safest and most effective way to lose weight.