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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 , , , , , , , , , , on May 7, 2008 | No Comments »

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 [...]

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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 , , , , , , , , , , , 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 [...]

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