Waist Circumference

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  Belly Fat Linked To Higher Risk of Psoriasis, Says Major Study

  Experts believe the study highlights the need for more targeted health evaluations beyond BMI, especially as belly fat becomes an increasing concern in public health.

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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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  Nutritionist Reveals Importance Of Waist Circumference On Measuring Overall Weight

  The nutritionist provides her expert opinion on finding out how much weight you have gained that may pose a health scare.

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  Can Pasta Be Added To Your Weight Loss Diet? Is It Healthy? Experts Reveal The Truth

  Weight loss diet: A recent study found that eating pasta may lead to lower body weight, waist circumference and BMI in adult women. Pasta was also found to be healthy for kids.

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  Here's How Belly Fat Can Increase Your Chances Of Heart Attack! Tips To Reduce Belly Fat

  Belly fat can make you more prone to risk of heart disease as compared to people who are obese as per their body mass index but don't have belly fat.

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  People With Slim Waist Circumference and Heavy Thighs Are Less Prone To Diabetes

  According to a latest study conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital along with Motilal Nehru Medical College of Allahabad, people with heavier thighs are less likely to become diabetic.

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  Jobs Involving Long Sitting Hours May Increase Heart Risk and Waist Size

  Those who have desk-bound jobs are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and becoming obese. Every additional hour of sitting on top of five hours is deadly.

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  Prevent Gaining Weight to Avoid Diabetes, Say Experts

  Experts press for more awareness and practicing preventive measures to avoid developing diabetes or any other lifestyle disease.

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  Bigger Waistline May Increase Liver Cancer Risk: Study

  High body mass index (BMI), increased waist circumference and type 2 diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of liver cancer, a new study has found.

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  Your Increasing Waist Size May Cause Liver Cancer

  Individuals with high body mass index (BMI), increased waist circumference, and Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing liver cancer, a study has found.

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  Childhood Fitness Cuts Heart Disease Risks In Adulthood

  Data collection included a one-mile run to assess cardiorespiratory fitness and waist circumference measures to assess abdominal fat in childhood.

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  Middle-Age Growth of Waistline Ups Bowel Cancer Risk

  Increase in waist circumference in middle age is associated with increased bowel cancer risk, says a new study.

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  Larger waist indicates early death

  Among middle-aged and older adults, people having a large waist have a higher risk of dying early.

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  Weight gain linked to diabetes

  Gaining weight after turning 50, especially around the waist, significantly raises the risk of diabetes.

• Large waists linked to stroke risk

  A large waist circumference, which is known to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, may also raise the risk of stroke or mini-stroke.