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AIIMS-Delhi Sounds Alarm Against Obesity Epidemic, Calls For Lifestyle, Diet Change
Dr Rajeev Narang, Professor and Head of Department of Cardiology, emphasised that obesity is treatable and urged people to monitor their Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference.
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This Hidden Type Of Fat In Your Body Could Significantly Increase Your Risk Of Death
A new study has found that individuals with higher amounts of fat in and around their muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease, regardless of their BMI, highlighting the need for further research into this potential risk factor.
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What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
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Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
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How Asthma And BMI Triggers Miscarriage In Pregnancy
In this article, we will explore how these conditions can trigger miscarriage risks and what preventive measures can help protect pregnancy.
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Why Your BMI Is Important: Significance Of Being Underweight Or Overweight
This article explores why BMI is an important health metric, examining the implications of being underweight or overweight and offering insights into managing body weight effectively.
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Why Night Owls Are At Higher Risk Of Diabetes
Night owls -- a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night -- tend to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waists, and more hidden body fat and thus are almost 50 per cent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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A Fitness Review For "Obese" Assam Policemen
In a bid to ensure a professional outfit, the re-examination of body mass index (BMI) of "obese" Assam Police personnel began on Tuesday, a top official said.
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Get Fit In 3 Months Or Retire: Assam Top Cop On Plan To Remove "Deadwood"
The Assam Police will professionally record the Body Mass Index (BMI) of all its personnel, including IPS officers, in a drive to eventually get rid of "deadwood" from the police force.
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Love Midnight Bingeing? It Might Lead To Weight Gain: Study
The researchers analysed 16 people for the study, with a body mass index in the overweight or obese range.
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Weight Loss: Best Exercises To Lower BMI
Weight Loss: Here are 8 kinds of workout regimes that help lower our BMI.
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51% Women In Hyderabad Are Obese, Says Telangana Government Report
51% of women in Hyderabad are either overweight or obese with Body Mass Index more than or equal to 25 kg/m2 while it was 30.1 per cent for entire Telangana, a compendium done by Council for Social Development (CSD) for 2019-20 has said.
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Air India To Conduct Pre-Flight Checks Of Cabin Crew's Grooming, Body Mass Index
Air India has decided to check grooming and measure the body mass index (BMI) of cabin crew members at the airports just before their flights, according to an official order.
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Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale With Support for Up to 16 Profiles, Multiple Health Measurements Launched in India
Garmin India has announced a Bluetooth-enabled Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale with health measurements such as weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, skeleton muscle mass, bone mass, and body water percentage.
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Weight Fluctuations May Increase Health Risks In Adults With Kidney Disease
According to the study published in the journal 'JASN', weight fluctuations or body mass index variability can lead to higher risks of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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AIIMS-Delhi Sounds Alarm Against Obesity Epidemic, Calls For Lifestyle, Diet Change
Dr Rajeev Narang, Professor and Head of Department of Cardiology, emphasised that obesity is treatable and urged people to monitor their Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference.
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This Hidden Type Of Fat In Your Body Could Significantly Increase Your Risk Of Death
A new study has found that individuals with higher amounts of fat in and around their muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease, regardless of their BMI, highlighting the need for further research into this potential risk factor.
-
What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
-
Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
-
How Asthma And BMI Triggers Miscarriage In Pregnancy
In this article, we will explore how these conditions can trigger miscarriage risks and what preventive measures can help protect pregnancy.
-
Why Your BMI Is Important: Significance Of Being Underweight Or Overweight
This article explores why BMI is an important health metric, examining the implications of being underweight or overweight and offering insights into managing body weight effectively.
-
Why Night Owls Are At Higher Risk Of Diabetes
Night owls -- a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night -- tend to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waists, and more hidden body fat and thus are almost 50 per cent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D).
-
A Fitness Review For "Obese" Assam Policemen
In a bid to ensure a professional outfit, the re-examination of body mass index (BMI) of "obese" Assam Police personnel began on Tuesday, a top official said.
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Get Fit In 3 Months Or Retire: Assam Top Cop On Plan To Remove "Deadwood"
The Assam Police will professionally record the Body Mass Index (BMI) of all its personnel, including IPS officers, in a drive to eventually get rid of "deadwood" from the police force.
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Love Midnight Bingeing? It Might Lead To Weight Gain: Study
The researchers analysed 16 people for the study, with a body mass index in the overweight or obese range.
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Weight Loss: Best Exercises To Lower BMI
Weight Loss: Here are 8 kinds of workout regimes that help lower our BMI.
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51% Women In Hyderabad Are Obese, Says Telangana Government Report
51% of women in Hyderabad are either overweight or obese with Body Mass Index more than or equal to 25 kg/m2 while it was 30.1 per cent for entire Telangana, a compendium done by Council for Social Development (CSD) for 2019-20 has said.
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Air India To Conduct Pre-Flight Checks Of Cabin Crew's Grooming, Body Mass Index
Air India has decided to check grooming and measure the body mass index (BMI) of cabin crew members at the airports just before their flights, according to an official order.
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Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale With Support for Up to 16 Profiles, Multiple Health Measurements Launched in India
Garmin India has announced a Bluetooth-enabled Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale with health measurements such as weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, skeleton muscle mass, bone mass, and body water percentage.
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Weight Fluctuations May Increase Health Risks In Adults With Kidney Disease
According to the study published in the journal 'JASN', weight fluctuations or body mass index variability can lead to higher risks of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
