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What is Obesity?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...physical fitness blogs, I discussed the all important "body mass index" or BMI. Basically, this... Read more »
Obesity may protect joints in rheumatoid arthritis, but at what cost?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...appears to be more severe for those with a normal body mass index (BMI) than for those who are... Read more »
Too Much Exercise? What Every Woman Athlete Should Know About Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert... Even when adjusting for factors such as age and body mass index, those girls who practiced... Read more »
February 10: Eat Breakfast Everyday
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...breakfast. All of which add up to higher unhealthy body mass index (BMI). Keep it... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Body Composition: The Skinny On Being Not So Skinny
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...Rheumatologists will have to measure weight, height, body mass index, and waist and hip... Read more »
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Taking Responsibility for your Weight
...high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (cholesterol of 252) and extreme obesity (5 feet tall, 190 lbs, body mass index of 37.1; fyi, normal BMI is up to 25, overweight is up to 30, and extreme... Read more »Prevent Heart Attack, Follow these Guidelines
...trans-fatty acids. Quit Smoking. Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke. Maintain Weight. Aim for a BMI (body mass index) of 18.5 to 24.9. Taking Aspirin. People whose risk for heart disease... Read more »How to Use This Site
...working on and interested in obesity. Let our experts guide you through this experience. Find out your body mass index, find out health complications, learn about prevention and weight loss and... Read more »Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor
...to lose? What is the target goal for me to get to an ideal weight for my height and size? What is my body mass index? What body mass index would be appropriate for my size, shape and age? Can you... Read more »Heart Disease Introduction
...factors are used to determine whether or not a person is overweight toa degree thatthreatens their health:Body mass index (BMI) (a measure of body fat)Waist circumferenceWaist-hip... Read more »Images
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Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
June 01, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »
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