Experts from Oxford University have published an article in the medical journal The Lancet detailing their findings that being obese is as hazardous to your health as a lifetime of smoking.
The report suggests that even moderate obesity can shorten your life expectancy by a few years. About 25% of UK adults are considered obese with [...]
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News: Obesity rivals smoking danger – it’s official!
Posted in BMI, Herbalife, News, body fat, diabetes, heart disease, overweight, risk factors, tagged BMI, Body shape, health risk, Herbalife, obesity, smoking, Wellness Evaluation on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
BBC NEWS Article: Obese mothers ‘risk spina bifida’
Posted in BMI, Female Health, body fat, diabetes, exercise, healthy lifestyle, overweight, pregnancy, weight loss, tagged birth defects, BMI, folic acid, neural tube defect, obese, obesity, pregnancy, women's on February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mothers-to-be who are obese increase their odds of having a baby with abnormalities including spina bifida, researchers say.
Their analysis of data from 39 studies found obese women were more than twice as likely to have a baby with spina bifida or another neural tube defect. The risk of heart defects and cleft lip was also [...]
Being obese or underweight can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 80%, finds study
Posted in BMI, Female Health, body fat, elderly, exercise, overweight, physical decline, risk factors, underweight, weight gain, weight loss, women's health, tagged Alzheimer's disease, BMI, cells, dementia, depression, exercise, high blood pressure, overweight, risk factors, underweight, weight control on May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
From today’s Daily Mail
Last updated at 18:16pm on 7th May 2008
Obesity can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by up to 80 per cent, researchers said today. Cutting the prevalence of obesity in the population could help prevent people progressing to the stage they suffer dementia, they added.
Those who are underweight also have a [...]
Gaining weight… a healthy way!
Posted in Menstruation, amenorrhoea, anaemia, bone loss, formula 1, immune system, osteoporosis, protein powder, underweight, weight gain, weight loss, tagged absorption, amenorrhoea, anaemia, balanced nutrition, BMI, bone loss, deficiencies, health risks, heart, lethargy, osteoporosis, underweight on March 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
‘Underweight’ health risks
It may sound like a dream to some, but a surprising number of people find it difficult to gain weight and while people are generally aware of the risks of being overweight, few realise that being underweight has its own health risks, including:
Increased vulnerability to disease and infections
Anaemia and nutrient deficiencies
Bone loss and [...]
The power of protein
Posted in BMI, Protein, tagged BMI, calories, daily calories, fat burning, hunger control, lean body mass, meal plans, Protein, protein factor, weight management on March 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Eating the correct amount of protein can help you to manage your weight in two important ways:
1. Hunger Control – Protein-rich shakes, meals and snacks help control your hunger because protein is digested slowly and it sends a message to the brain that the body is full and satisfied.
2. Fat Burning – Eating the right [...]
Body Mass Index – Is your weight healthy?
Posted in BMI, tagged BMI, healthy living, healthy weight, heart disease, Herbalife, obesity cancer, overweight, wellness on March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What you should know about BMI
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measurement that uses a scientific formula to determine an adult person’s safest, healthiest weight based upon their weight and height. BMI is a powerful tool you can use to help create your personal path to improved health.
A high BMI can be [...]
