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Tag: BMI
Is Your Body Mass Index Affecting Your Heart Health?
The higher your BMI, the greater your risks of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. Discover whether your score is in the healthy range as we “decode” BMI.
How Big Should Your Waist Be?
Is your waist measurement what it should be? Our expert explains what’s ideal for your health.
Do You Know Your Ideal Cardiovascular Weight?
Weight is not just a number on a scale. Often, we fixate on some magic number. But the reality of optimal, ideal weight is much more complex.
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Yogurt: Good for Your Heart?
You know what’s good about yogurt: It has calcium and vitamin D to strengthen your bones. It has protein to build muscle. And if that weren’t enough, studies now show that yogurt is good for your heart. Healthy cholesterol, healthy blood pressure Eating yogurt is linked to having healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. According … Read More
7 Bariatric Surgery Benefits Besides Helping You Lose Weight
Learn how bariatric surgery works better than diet and exercise for significant weight loss and the many additional health benefits that come with it.
When Should My Toddler Start Slimming Down?
Chubby cheeks, chubby hands, chubby belly: They make babies so huggable. But that pudgy appeal can quickly become a health concern. “Children should start thinning out between ages 2 and 5,” says pediatrician Sara Lappé, MD. “Your child will look his thinnest about the time he starts Kindergarten.” It’s hard to eyeball a healthy weight, … Read More
Link Between Obese Adults and Childhood ADHD
If you had ADHD as a child, there’s a chance you’ll fight obesity as an adult. Understand the connection.
Why Losing Weight Could Help Relieve Your Knee Pain
If you have chronic knee pain, here’s why you might want to lose a few pounds (if you need to).
