The Link Between Weight and Health

Reaching a healthier weight can have a profound effect on our heart health. On this special World Obesity Day episode, endocrinologist Dr. Akshay Jain joins us to talk about how belly fat increases our risk of heart attack and stroke, how to assess whether our weight is impacting our heart health, what we can do to prevent future heart issues and what ACTUALLY works for reaching a healthier weight.This podcast was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment.All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way.My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026