Tag: BMI

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February 19, 2024/Heart Health

How Weight Affects Your Heart

Having underweight, having overweight and having obesity can be dangerous for your heart

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January 13, 2023/Wellness

What Does Your Body Shape Say About Your Health?

Any body shape can be a healthy one, but a thicker midsection can be a red flag

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September 29, 2022/Men's Health

Does Low Testosterone Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Despite assumptions, there really isn’t a one-to-one connection between the conditions

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January 5, 2022/Wellness

Is BMI an Accurate Measure of Health?

Plus, 4 factors that can make BMI misleading

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BMI health inequites

How BMI Could Cause More Health Inequities for People of Color

According to the latest research, one size truly doesn’t fit all

Family measures mom's height
April 20, 2021/Women's Health

What Is the Average Height for Women?

The short answer from a primary care specialist

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January 17, 2021/Weight Loss

7 Bariatric Surgery Benefits Besides Helping You Lose Weight

What you should know about bariatric surgery

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August 9, 2020/Children's Health

Steps to Promote a Healthy Weight for Your Toddler

Three tips for encouraging a healthy weight

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