There are a number of risks and health problems related to overweight. The associated risks include cancer, heart disease and many more. The best way to avoid these problems is to keep your weight under control. However surprisingly a research done by the professionals of the Ochsner Medical Centre in New Orleans shows that obesity can save your life. Though obesity is one of the most significant reasons of heart disease, high cholesterol and fat help the patients recover quickly from heart attacks and strokes because fat provides protection against further heart damage. But the scientists believe that though overweight people can recover faster than thin patients they are more prone to diseases. So losing weight is the best option in every respect.