Characterized by excessive body fat, obesity increases the risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It’s typically measured by body mass index (BMI) and often managed through lifestyle changes and medical treatment.

In diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use it, leading to high blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled, it can cause serious complications like heart disease, nerve damage, and kidney disease.

This condition involves consistently high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Often called the “silent killer,” it may not show symptoms until complications arise, requiring monitoring and treatment.

Excessive cholesterol in the blood can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. Managing it usually involves dietary changes, exercise, and possibly medication.

Arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle harden and narrow due to plaque buildup, the blood supply to the heart decreases. This can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, and other serious health issues.

Includes lung diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which obstruct airflow from the lungs. It causes breathing difficulties, cough, mucus production, and wheezing, often due to long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke.

This chronic lung disease inflames and narrows the airways, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Triggers include allergens, exercise, or environmental factors, and management often involves medication and lifestyle changes.

As kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, harmful substances build up in the body. Without management, it can progress to kidney failure, necessitating dialysis or a transplant.

Involves the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can affect almost any part of the body. Management typically includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, depending on the type and stage of cancer.

A serious mood disorder causing persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, affecting how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. It often leads to physical problems, often requiring a combination of medication and therapy.