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Weight loss improves heart function in obese

A new study shows that people who are obese can reverse some early heart and blood vessel dysfunction by adopting a healthy lifestyle and losing weight. But exercise alone, without losing weight, does not appear to be enough to improve cardiovascular function.

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-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com

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