The term “BMI” seems to be thrown around a lot when talking about weight, especially in relation to extra pounds. So should you be... Read more »
Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the... Read more »
Many of you may have already been following my blogs on physical fitness and ways of improving and enjoying your workouts. This blog begins... Read more »
Many obese people have achieved significant improvement in their health through one form or another of bariatric surgery for morbid... Read more »
The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the... Read more »
Neck measurements may be a better way to assess obesity than the traditional body mass index (BMI), some experts say. An article published in the... Read more »
Good news for people who've been confused by the BMI index: new research suggests that a ratio of your height to weight may be a better predictor of... Read more »
Several new studies have shed light on the relationship between obesity, acid reflux, and cancer. Researchers say that gaining weight--particularly... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A woman's height to weight ratio -- commonly known as her BMI (body mass index) -- could reflect more than her physical... Read more »
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Noninsulin-dependent diabetes; Diabetes - type 2; Adult-onset diabetes Symptoms Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at... Read more »