Short term:
-Difficult to stand and walk.
-High cholesterol and blood pressure.
-Shortness of breath during routine activities.
-Difficulty in sleeping and breathing while sleeping.
-Increased joint aches and pains.
Long term:
-Cardiovascular disease.
-Hypertension.
-Sleep apnea.
-Stroke.
-Type II diabetes.
-Osteoarthritis.
-Some cancers, including breast cancer.