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Study challenges use of Body Mass Index, warns obesity more widespread tha
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Israeli researchers are challenging the prevailing use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, suggesting that body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of an individual’s overall health. The findings further suggest that one-third of people currently considered normal-w
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Research reveals subcutaneous fat is protector of females' brains
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report.
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Best chance for battling menopausal weight gain is during perimenopause: S
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ohio [US], March 2 (ANI): The one major complaint that most women face during menopause is gaining weight. Menopause is often accompanied by accelerated adverse changes in body composition such as hot flashes and an increased risk of such chronic diseases as osteoporosis and heart disease. A
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Football may help women treat high blood pressure
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 26 (ANI): Dear women, if your blood pressure is slightly above normal or mildly high, stay calm as a new study reveals that one hour of football training for two to three times a week may have positive effects on blood pressure, physical fitness, body fat percent
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