Obesity
Similar to diabetes, obesity can increase the likeliness of causing congestive heart failure. This is because excessive fatty cells would build up on the walls of your blood vessels and increase blood pressure. As a result, your heart has to work harder to pump sufficient blood to different parts of the body. In the long run, this weakens the heart muscles and increases the risk of developing congestive heart failure. Losing weight is a simple yet effective way to improve your condition. This can be achieved by doing regular exercise and following a balanced diet. [9]
