News tagged with waist circumference
Related topics: body mass index , obesity , risk factors , heart disease , high blood pressure
What is the best way to measure obesity?
(Medical Xpress)—Weight divided by height squared. The simple formula known as body mass index, or BMI, is used every day by doctors, researchers and others to determine who among us is obese, and therefore ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 07, 2013 |
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Study shows that high-intensity training boosts cognitive function
A regular exercise routine can make you fitter than ever – mentally fit.
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Oct 29, 2012 |
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Better obesity risk prediction with hip and waist measures
(HealthDay)—Inclusion of both waist and hip circumference as separate anthropometric measurements may improve risk prediction for obesity-related mortality and morbidity, according to research published ...
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Oct 24, 2012 |
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People of normal weight with belly fat at highest death risk: study
People who are of normal weight but have fat concentrated in their bellies have a higher death risk than those who are obese, according to Mayo Clinic research presented today at the European Society of Cardiology Congress ...
Cardiology
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Obesity, larger waist size associated with better outcomes in heart failure patients
A slim waist and normal weight are usually associated with better health outcomes, but that's not always the case with heart failure patients, according to a new UCLA study.
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Jul 03, 2012 |
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Pot belly boosts risk of sudden cardiac death: study
(HealthDay) -- A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
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May 10, 2012 |
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Long commutes may be hazardous to health
As populations move even further away from urban centers, more people spend longer hours behind the wheel on their way to and from work. While sedentary behavior is known to have adverse effects on cardiovascular and metabolic ...
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May 08, 2012 |
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Two studies point to the illusion of the artificial sweeteners
In the constant battle to lose inches or at least stay the same, we reach for the diet soda. Two studies presented June 25 and 27 at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Diego suggest this might ...
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Jun 27, 2011 |
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Surgery-related weight loss in men reverses testosterone deficiency
Low testosterone levels and symptoms of male sexual dysfunction due to obesity may be reversible with weight loss after bariatric surgery, a new study finds.
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Jun 04, 2011 |
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Sleepiness in children linked to obesity, asthma
(Medical Xpress) -- Obese, asthmatic, anxious or depressed children are more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS, according to Penn State College of Medicine sleep researchers.
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May 16, 2011 |
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Study shows how discrimination hurts: Lack of fair treatment leads to obesity issues
(PhysOrg.com) -- People, especially men, who feel any kind of discrimination, are likely to see their waistlines expand, according to research from Purdue University.
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Apr 12, 2011 |
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Half the recommended exercise can cut risk of serious illness
Doing just half the amount of recommended exercise can be enough to reduce the risk of serious illness, research from the Department for Health have found.
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May 08, 2013 |
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Childhood obesity starts at home
As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child's own backyard.
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May 04, 2013 |
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Heart-healthy diet helps men lower bad cholesterol, regardless of weight loss
A heart-healthy diet helped men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and ...
Cardiology
May 01, 2013 |
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Should kids sit less or move more? CHEO Research answers
Researchers have discovered that participation in physical activity of at least moderate intensity is more critical to childhood cardiometabolic health than overall sedentary time. However, when evaluating the risk of cardiovascular ...
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