BMI isn’t the only number to consider when calculating how your weight impacts your risk of heart disease. Learn why waist size matters — and how best to measure it.
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Can Becoming a Dad Make You Gain Weight?
Even though all of us – men and women alike – tend to gain some weight as we age, new research pinpoints fatherhood, specifically, related to modest weight gain in some men. But the reasons for this may surprise you.
New Balloons Can Help You Fight Obesity Without Surgery
For people with a body mass index of 30 to 40 who aren’t ready for weight-loss surgery, implantable balloons can be the first step on the road to health.
