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Study: Lack of sleep might lead to overweight, obesity
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], August 28 (ANI): Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours at night are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who get enough sleep, according to a study. Shorter sleepers are also more likely to have a combination of other negative characteristics, such as
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Do you know lack of sleep is linked with overweight and obesity? Study sug
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], August 24 (ANI): According to a study, adolescents who sleep less than eight hours per night are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who get enough sleep. Shorter sleepers are also more likely to have a mix of other undesirable traits such as abdominal o
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Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to ob
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ohio (Cleveland) [US], February 25 (ANI): Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
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More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indica
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Dallas [US], April 22 (ANI): People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's midsection and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement.
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Too much screen time for children can lead to obesity
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): Parents take note! You might want to cut down on your kid's screen time. According to a new study, children who spend a lot of time in front of the screens are at a higher risk of gaining weight and abdominal obesity, regardless of how much they exercise.
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People living away from green areas prone to cardiovascular diseases: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 25 (ANI): People who have been living away from green spaces for a long time are prone to conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, which could lead to even deaths, according to a recent study.
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Cut belly fat with a heart-healthy diet!
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): If you wish to get rid of that belly fat then listen up! Following a heart-healthy diet - high in fiber and low in saturated fats - to cut abdominal obesity is the way out, suggests a study.
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Obese? Blame your grandparents
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 12 (ANI): In the first study to examine the relationship between grandparent and grandchild abdominal obesity, investigators found a link between the two.
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The faster you eat, the more kilos you gain?
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): Are you wondering why your waistline is expanding? Don't watch what you eat; watch how you eat.
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Working in night shift ups risk of obesity
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 04 (ANI): You may want to avoid doing those overnight shifts, as working in late night shifts is linked to 29 percent increase in risk of becoming obese or overweight, warns a study.
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