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Health Encyclopedia: Weight Management And Weight Loss
Weight management means keeping your body weight at a healthy level.
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Regular exercise and a healthy diet are a must when it comes to controlling your weight. A weight management plan depends on whether you are overweight or underweight.
An easy way to determine your own desirable body weight is to use the following formula:
- Women: 100 pounds for the first 5 feet of height plus 5 pounds for each additional inch.
- Men: 106 pounds of body weight ...
Expert & Community Posts
ADHD and Obesity: Is There a Link?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...The average age of the women was 40 and the average Body Mass Index (BMI) was 43, which is... Read more »
Since Baby is a Sexual Product – Here’s Baby Info
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...through the measuring glasses of: waist size, BMI (body mass index), actual weight and from... Read more »
Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...diabetes and arthritis was independent of age, sex and body mass index (BMI). The report... Read more »
ADHD Helps Nomadic Tribesmen in Kenya
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...have the DRD4/7R gene. Both groups were tested for body mass index and height. The results of... Read more »
Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...normal growth in height and weight but not in BMI. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body... Read more »
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Endometriosis: Highlights
...heavier body type may protect against it. Women who are diagnosed with endometriosis tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI). They also tend to have had a leaner physique during their... Read more »Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia
...such specialists have a lower mortality rate than those treated only as psychiatric patients.Measuring Body Mass IndexThe body mass index (BMI) is the measurement of body fat. It is derived by... Read more »Asthma Risk Factors
...losing weight can relieve asthma symptoms. Some evidence also suggests that people who are overweight, (body mass index greater than 25), have more difficulty getting their asthma under control.... Read more »Cholesterol Risk Factors
About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
...true. A 2006 study suggested that anxiety disorders and depression in childhood may lead to higher body mass index (BMI) in adult women (but not men). Another 2006 study indicated that obesity is... Read more »Images
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Heart Disease Risk Starts Early
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The age at which children are at their lowest body mass index (BMI) can be a sign of whether they are at risk for heart... Read summary »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
Obesity Rates Based on Ethnicity
April 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests... Read summary »
Sleep Linked to Weight
August 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to growing evidence that sleep is associated with weight. The research finds children and teens who sleep less... Read summary »
Measure Your Waist to Save Your Life
November 21, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a normal body mass index (BMI) doesn't necessarily... Read summary »
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