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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.

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Researchers Induce Obesity To Primates, Aim To Treat Condition Of Obese Humans

Aug 18th

Posted by Affleap in Weight Loss

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A group of researchers is using the monkeys to compare gastric bypass surgery with weight loss from forced dieting.

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Better Alternative To BMI For Obesity Scale Suggested

Mar 12th

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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.

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Can Early In Life Nutritional Deficiency Lead To Arthritis?

Oct 4th

Posted by Affleap in Fitness

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Osteoarthritis’ exact cause remains unknown, but it is generally thought to stem from aging and wear and tear on joints, exacerbated for some by genes.

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Are Women More Tolerant Of Tubby Husbands Than Men Of Tubby Wives?

Aug 15th

Posted by Affleap in Weight Loss

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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).

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Is Plus Size Clothing Niche For Obese Prospering?

Jul 19th

Posted by Affleap in Business Issues

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Recent figures of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in its report two thirds of American women are either obese or overweight.

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Is Child Obesity Prevention Can Cope Up With The Challenge?

Jun 10th

Posted by Affleap in Weight Loss

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There’s an ample evidence that suggest that early prevention efforts has to start at the very early age in life, from the mother’s womb up to its toddler years, as far as child obesity is concerned.

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Heart Diseases And Strokes

Aug 25th

Posted by Affleap in Miscellanews Tidbits

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The World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations recently reported that fewer people worldwide now die of infectious diseases and more of chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

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