Lithium Doses Vs Body Mass
BMI
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A good way to determine if your weight is healthy for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
Sleep apnea Type 2 diabetes - Varicose veins
More than 300,000 lives could be saved in the United States each year if everyone stayed at a healthy weight!
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