About five years ago there was a lot of speculation about whether or not you could be overweight and still considered fit. I haven't heard as much about this lately, but came across a study conducted in the Netherlands which found some obese individuals to not be at increased risk for heart disease due to their weight.
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On your journey to heart health and weight loss it all really comes down to changing your habits. If you've ever tried to make a diet or lifestyle change you know it's not an easy process. You need a compelling reason to keep moving forward.
What is your compelling reason?
There are two different types of motivators - intrinsic and... Read more
Study after study has shown a clear link between overweight and obesity, as defined by a high body mass index (BMI), with an increased mortality risk. However, new research indicates using BMI as a tool to measure health risk in older individuals may not be so accurate.
What is BMI
Body mass index is calculated using an... Read more
One sure fire way to reduce you risk for heart disease is to shed excess pounds. If your body fat is too high - especially your abdominal fat - your risk for health problems rises, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. By taking proactive steps that lead to weight loss you can significantly reduce... Read more
You can prevent heart disease by following a heart healthy diet and lifestyle. However, many individuals spend little time on prevention and then must scramble to "fix the problem" once diagnosed. It's much easier to take preventive action than it is to reverse a disease after the fact.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Australian... Read more
