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… The amount of alcohol you consumeThe frequency of your drinkingAny other health conditions you may haveYour ageYour weight“There is no ‘one size fits all’ answer,” states Dr. Lindenmeyer. “It depends on how much damage …
… best way to reverse the prediabetes process and for you not to develop Type 2 diabetes is weight loss,” Dr. Avadhanula notes. “As we gain more weight, our cells become more and more resistant to …
… weight-to-height ratio. “People who are taller tend to weigh more, so you can’t compare weight without taking height into consideration,” says Dr. Heinberg. “BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by your …
… each kilogram of body weight each day.Let’s break down the math:If you know your weight in pounds, divide that by 2.205 to get your weight in kilograms.Multiply that number by …
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… levels in a normal range. If you think about that long term, those extra calories lead to weight gain.”Having overweight/obesity is one of the risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes.“Over time …
Your family history can determine features like your height, your hair color and even your eye color. But your genetic makeup can also contribute to your risk of developing certain medical conditions such as breast …
We all know that carrying around extra body fat isn’t good for us. But you may not realize that losing weight can help prevent kidney disease in otherwise healthy people.A BMI > 25 (having …
We know that nuts like walnuts and almonds make a great healthy afternoon snack. But if variety is the spice of life, it might be time to consider adding other nuts to your list, like …
Statistics show that more than 40% of people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime. That’s right: 2 out of 5 people will someday get the medical news nobody wants …
You’re committed to your exercise program. You’ve got your cushy sneakers on your feet and a fancy new heart rate monitor on your wrist. But when that tracker displays your heart rate, do …
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