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Posts tagged body mass index
Long Term Take Of Atkins Diet, Cardiovascular Health Is In Peril
Jun 12th
Atkins diet high in protein but low in carbohydrates can play havoc with cholesterol levels, according to scientists.
Tagged as: cholesterol levels for men
America’s Expanding Waistlines Result To National Organ Shortage Due To Shrinking Donor Pool
May 16th
Researchers have found that almost a quarter of willing kidney donors were rejected because they were obese.
Most Obese People Unaware That They Are Unhealthy
Jan 3rd
Twenty five percent of the population in Britain is obese, but the vast majority deny how severely their weight could be affecting their health, according to research.
Metabolic Syndrome Is Predominant To Non Vegetarians – Study
Apr 24th
Vegetarians have experienced a much lower risk of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians, according to researchers at Loma Linda University in California.
Better Alternative To BMI For Obesity Scale Suggested
Mar 12th
A new measure, called the Body Adiposity Index, or BAI, relies on height and hip measurements, and it is meant to offer a more flexible alternative to body mass index, or BMI, a ratio of height and weight, U.S. researchers said.
Tagged as: Obesity scale, X-Ray for Obese People
Are Women More Tolerant Of Tubby Husbands Than Men Of Tubby Wives?
Aug 15th
Experts have interviewed more than 12,000 men and women aged 18 to 69 in France regarding their sexual exploits and accordingly analyze the results based on their body mass index (BMI).
Vegetarian Has Longer Life Expectancy Than Non Vegetarian – Study
Sep 4th
Study suggests that people whose nutritional regimen consists only of foods derived from plants, have a longer life expectancy and enjoy a better quality of life than people who eat both animal and plant products (omnivores).
Cancer Has Been Linked To Obesity
Apr 13th
European researchers had reported in their study published recently that being overweight or obese may increase a person’s risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancer.
Obesity – A Global Concern
Nov 17th
About three hundred twenty million people are obese and the number is not decreasing considering the sedentary lifestyle of many individuals and the proliferation of unhealthy foods as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).