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Expert Spreads Awareness on Metabolically Healthy vs Unhealthy Obesity
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18: Today we live in an era where one of the most significant health concerns is obesity. It is a very alarming health condition but is often overlooked due to unawareness about the condition and how it can drastically change the health and daily life of a person.
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Simple Way to Calculate Your BMI at Home Using Just Height and Weight
Updated : 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 11: When it comes to managing your health, understanding your body composition is vital. Two crucial indicators are Body Mass Index (BMI) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). For Indians who monitor their health, knowing how to calculate these at home is essential. This
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Understanding Your BMI Ratio: What It Says About Your Health
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 19: Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by dividing your weight by your height (squared). It is generally used to help you determine your risk of having various types of health problems as you age. Being underweight or overweight can lead to health concerns, espe
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Higher fat in muscles leads to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research.
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BMI Chart for Men and Women: Track Your Health Goals
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 10: Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for overall well-being, and one of the most effective ways to track your health goals is by using the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI calculator is a widely used tool that helps determine whether you fall within a health
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Study finds how weight loss could reduce chances of severe infections in d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to new research, weight loss therapies may lower the risk of severe flu cases and other infections in patients with diabetes.
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What Health Checkups Are Recommended For A Family With A History of Metabo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 4: Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions -- that potentially raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, also being closely linked to obesity and insulin resistance. Therefore, for families with a history of metabolic syndrome regular
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Assam Police kickstarts Body Mass Index assessment at Guwahati
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In 2023, 1.6 per cent of police personnel were found in the obese category (BMI 30+).
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Study assesses therapeutic strategies for severe obesity in adolescents
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy.
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Study gives more insight into how obesity affects fecal incontinence
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
For millions of adults in the United States, involuntary loss of bowel control, or fecal incontinence (FI), has a major negative influence on their quality of life and mental health. Although it is believed that obesity has an impact on bowel function, it is still unknown how body mass index
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Taking Charge of Your Health: The Benefits of Regular Full Body Checkup Te
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16: In many instances, individuals undergo health checkups only when they feel unwell or encounter concerning symptoms. Nevertheless, regular health checkups can help prevent illnesses from occurring in the first place. This approach to preventive healthcare not o
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Do you know obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth? Study finds
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Obesity increases the risk of stillbirth as the pregnancy progresses to full term, according to a study.
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