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October 18, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Does Having Excess Weight Affect Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?

… menstrual cycles — which can make it harder to conceive.Does it matter where you carry your extra weight?Having central obesity, which refers to weight around the abdomen, is generally considered higher risk for ovulation …

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August 19, 2020/Children's Health

10 Possible Reasons Why Your Child Isn’t Growing

… also important for their weight to be compared to height to ensure that the child is gaining weight well in comparison to their height.This height and weight correlation is plotted using a weight-for …

woman performing sit ups
December 9, 2020/Weight Loss

Will Sit-ups Burn Off Your Belly Fat?

… can reduce back pain, improve balance and increase your flexibility. Core muscles also support your hips and pelvis. Finally, a strong core will help you build good posture.— Medical weight management expert Karen Cooper, DO

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October 19, 2022/Nutrition

Anti-Cancer Diet: These Foods May Reduce Your Risk for Cancer

… are the foods you choose to fuel your body.”According to the American Cancer Society, carrying excess weight or having obesity — a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 — is a risk factor for many …

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Ozempic face, before and after, with wrinkles, sunken eyes, thinner lips and sagging skin
March 5, 2025/Weight Loss

‘Ozempic Face’: What It Is and How To Avoid It

… changes that cause very rapid weight loss,” Dr. Makin points out. “But they’re often associated with weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, which can lead people to very quickly achieve weight targets that …

man weighs himself in morning
June 12, 2023/Weight Loss

The Best Time To Weigh Yourself (and How Often You Should Step on the Scale)

… largest barrier to self-monitored weight management was a misunderstanding of day-to-day fluctuations in your weight, not being able to see the bigger picture of how your weight changes over time and forgetting …

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November 19, 2024/Men's Health

What’s a Dad Bod? And Is It Healthy?

… dad era” (say, between their late 20s to late 50s or so) can tend to carry extra weight around their midsection.Of course, women can gain weight as they age, too. But the dad bod …

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February 19, 2019/Exercise & Fitness

16 Ways to Burn Calories: Which Is Best for You?

If you’ve hit a weight plateau, exercise can help you torch extra calories and reduce stress on your heart and blood vessels. But a realistic goal is critical. For example, if you try to …

Woman using a resistance band to work out
July 3, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Get a Lift Out of Strength Training

What do you envision when you hear the words strength training? Barbells and weight plates, the heavy-duty tools of those who pump iron at the gym, probably come to mind immediately.But that form …

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December 21, 2022/Weight Loss

Calorie Deficit: What To Know

Does the word “diet” make you wince? You’re not alone. Many popular diets come with all kinds of rules — some of them nearly impossible to follow perfectly. You may lose some weight initially, but …

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