New Way Of Calculating Calories & Weight Loss Would Revolutionize People Tackle Obesity

Obesity rates have doubled worldwide in the past 30 years, coinciding with a growing food surplus, and the ensuing epidemic has sparked a multibillion dollar weight loss industry that has largely failed to curb the problem.

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Better Alternative To BMI For Obesity Scale Suggested

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?

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?

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?

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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