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October 03, 2008
A new study has found that patients with a higher body mass index
(BMI) are 52 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than
women with a lower BMI. Researchers say BMI--which is the ratio of
weight to height--and recent pregnancy were two of the conditions
most associated with breast cancer mortality. They also found that
weight loss, along with light alcohol consumption, appeared to
increase the chance of survival.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit
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Health Expert
...physical fitness blogs, I discussed the all important "body mass index" or BMI. Basically, this...
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
...breakfast. All of which add up to higher unhealthy body mass index (BMI). Keep it...
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By David Mendosa
,
Health Expert
...weight.” That means, the panel explains, that our body mass index (BMI) should be “towards...
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By Craig Stoltz
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Health Expert
...neighbors, etc.) over three decades. They compared body mass index changes among members of...
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By Pat Shannon
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Health Expert
...reducing my cholesterol, hypertension, weight, and body mass index. I just did my full body...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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April 04, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A woman's height to weight ratio -- commonly known as her BMI (body mass index) -- could reflect more than her physical...
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