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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Body Mass Index


<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Health, quality of life may improve with exercise for cancer survivors - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:20 PM PST


Los Angeles Times

Health, quality of life may improve with exercise for cancer survivors
Los Angeles Times
Breast cancer patients who exercised showed improvements in body mass index, weight and blood sugar control, and had better lower limb strength. They also had less fatigue and depression and had an improved quality of life. For those with other types ...
Exercise can improve the health and wellbeing of cancer patients Medical Xpress
Heart Failure Linked to Mental Decline; Exercise Improves Health, Quality of ... Insidermedicine

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Survey: Many DuPage County residents feel healthy, but weight and diabetes grow - Chicago Tribune

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 03:28 PM PST


Survey: Many DuPage County residents feel healthy, but weight and diabetes grow
Chicago Tribune
Based on questions about body mass index, 24.3 percent of respondents are obese and 35.8 percent are considered overweight. The survey also found diabetes rates rose from 5.3 percent in 2005, the last year the study was done, to 6.8 percent in 2010.
Survey: DuPage adults are happy, overweight TribLocal

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Ask LH: How Can I Tell If My Diet And Exercise Routine Is Working?

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:37 AM PST

Dear Lifehacker, In an attempt to lose some fat and get fit, I've started a new diet and exercise routine. It's been a few weeks, and although I do feel better, I haven't seen any physical signs of progress. Is there a better way to tell if I'm making any real progress or if need to work harder?Sincerely, Running in Circles? Photo by SeDmi (Shutterstock) . Dear RiC, ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Ask LH: How Can I Tell If My Diet And Exercise Routine Is Working? - Lifehacker Australia

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:32 AM PST


Ask LH: How Can I Tell If My Diet And Exercise Routine Is Working?
Lifehacker Australia
It is capable of measuring your fat and muscle, and it can calculate your body-mass index (BMI). While this won't give you a complete picture of your progress, it'll offer up far more relevant information than a simple weight scale.

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese adults more likely to contract lumbar disc degeneration - Mediplacements

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST


Press TV

Obese adults more likely to contract lumbar disc degeneration
Mediplacements
Now these findings suggest that people who are obese have a higher chance of getting the degeneration condition than someone who has a normal body mass index (BMI). The Hong Kong-based researchers found that obesity stimulates the disease more as it ...
High BMI, spinal damage linked Press TV
Disc Degeneration More Likely in Overweight, Obese Adults Doctors Lounge
Carrying extra weight may damage your spine WebMD.Boots.com
U.S. News & World Report  - Ortho SuperSite  - Medical Xpress
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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>How Can I Tell If My Diet and Exercise Routine Is Actually Working? [Ask Lifehacker]

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:36 AM PST

# asklifehacker Dear Lifehacker, In an attempt to lose some fat and get fit, I've started a new diet and exercise routine. It's been a few weeks and, although I do feel better, I haven't seen any physical signs of progress. Is there a better way to tell if I'm making any real progress or if need to work harder? More »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Fat doctors 'far less likely to help obese patients lose weight' - Daily Mail

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:25 AM PST


Daily Mail

Fat doctors 'far less likely to help obese patients lose weight'
Daily Mail
By Sadie Whitelocks A study revealed that physicians with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or more were less effective at tackling obesity than those of a normal weight. Researchers found they were less likely to diagnose obese patients, ...
Heavier Docs Less Likely to Tackle Patient Weight MedPage Today
Doctor Overweight? Slim Chance of Getting Weight Loss Advice WebMD
Physician Overweight/Obesity Impacts Obesity Care Doctors Lounge
ThirdAge  - RedOrbit  - Wall Street Journal (blog)
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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>If your doctor is chubby, don't expect a lecture on fitness - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:01 AM PST


Sarasota Herald-Tribune

If your doctor is chubby, don't expect a lecture on fitness
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A study published in Nature polled 500 US primary care physicians and found that the higher their own body-mass index, the lower the likelihood that they would speak up to patients who need to lose weight. Why? A good number of the overweight or obese ...

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Study: Most People Lie on Weight Surveys - LiveScience.com

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:57 AM PST


Outcome Magazine

Study: Most People Lie on Weight Surveys
LiveScience.com
White respondents are more likely to underestimate their body mass index (BMI), a measure of height and weight that approximates body fatness, than black or Hispanic people, according to the new study. However, under-reporting weight and over-reporting ...
Men and woman lie about height, weight UPI.com

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Bashar is Solely Responsible For Syrian Bloodshed - Ya Libnan

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:13 PM PST


Ya Libnan

Bashar is Solely Responsible For Syrian Bloodshed
Ya Libnan
The acts of the last year have made it amply clear that those in control of the Syrian government are driven purely by personal ambition to stay in power and to exercise their tyranny and oppression. Syria as a country that belongs to 22 million people ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Are Nutrition Needs the Same for All Young Athletes?

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 08:41 AM PST

Nutrition is an important part of athletics for athletes of all ages. Young athletes are still growing, which means parents, athletes and coaches need to focus on a balanced diet and sufficient calorie intake that match training programs.

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Bashar is Solely Responsible For Syrian Bloodshed - Ya Libnan

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:13 PM PST


Ya Libnan

Bashar is Solely Responsible For Syrian Bloodshed
Ya Libnan
It is especially chilling when death and destruction becomes a daily affair by the forces that were meant to protect the population against foreign enemies and to guard their rights and privileges. It is especially disheartening when "evil" is ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Will the Stock Market Stay Safe or Get Into Trouble This Week? - The Market Oracle

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:15 AM PST


Will the Stock Market Stay Safe or Get Into Trouble This Week?
The Market Oracle
One of the daily research data sets we calculate every night is from a computer run on every stock on the S&P 500 index. During that analysis, we measure the Strength levels of each stock and do a count of how many had positive strength that day, ...

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Body Mass Index

Monday, January 30, 2012

Body Mass Index


<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Heart risk for obese women's babies - The Press Association

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:30 PM PST


Heart risk for obese women's babies
The Press Association
Mothers defined as "overweight" had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or more. On the BMI scale, which relates height and weight, "overweight" is classified as between 25 to 29.9 and "obese" as 30 and above. The risk of specific abnormalities which reduce ...
Risk of Congenital Heart Abnormalities Raised When Mother is Overweight and ... Insidermedicine
Smoking and obesity add to baby risks Scotsman
Overweight mothers who smoke while pregnant can damage baby's heart PhysOrg.com

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Wear red Friday in support of women's heart disease awareness - Sentinel-Standard

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:22 PM PST


Wear red Friday in support of women's heart disease awareness
Sentinel-Standard
That means blood pressure, cholesterol, and height, weight, healthy body mass index (BMI) numbers, and blood glucose levels," said Coltvet. "Knowing where you are now means future changes are more easily detected and steps can be taken to improve your ...

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Overweight girls more prone to acne - Washington Post

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:29 PM PST


Overweight girls more prone to acne
Washington Post
About 10 percent of the girls and 15 percent of the boys were overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. Girls who were overweight were twice as likely as other girls to have acne. For boys, no link was found between weight and acne.

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Heart Aware: Edward Hospital offers guidelines for women - Chicago Sun-Times

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:28 PM PST


Heart Aware: Edward Hospital offers guidelines for women
Chicago Sun-Times
A healthy body weight is one of the best ways to protect your heart. Obesity can lead to high cholesterol, diabetes and stroke. Body Mass Index (BMI) measures percentage of body fat. If your BMI is higher than 30, you should speak with a doctor about a ...

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Study Finds 55 Percent of Nurses Are Overweight or Obese - ABC News

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST


ABC News

Study Finds 55 Percent of Nurses Are Overweight or Obese
ABC News
The study, which measured obesity using estimates of body mass index, found that nursing schedules affected not only the health of the nurses but the quality of patient care. "Health care professionals are often involved in providing advice or care to ...

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Disc Degeneration More Likely in Overweight, Obese Adults - Doctors Lounge

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:10 AM PST


The Inquisitr

Disc Degeneration More Likely in Overweight, Obese Adults
Doctors Lounge
Overweight and obese adults are significantly more likely to have lumbar disc degeneration compared with those who have a normal body mass index, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Arthritis & Rheumatism. MONDAY, Jan.
Lumbar disc degeneration more likely in overweight, obese adults Ortho SuperSite
Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back U.S. News & World Report
Carrying extra weight may damage your spine WebMD.Boots.com
Medical Xpress  - The Inquisitr
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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>When little ones are too large - Pocono Record

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 09:12 PM PST


Los Angeles Times

When little ones are too large
Pocono Record
Body Mass Index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. Healthy weight: Greater than or equal to fifth ...
Your physician's weight will tell yours too Times of India
Fit doctors more likely to talk to patients about weight loss Baltimore Sun (blog)
Most People Fudge Numbers on Weight and Height Surveys Newswise (press release)
Montreal Gazette  - ModernMedicine
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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Forget the scale: the 5 numbers that really impact your health

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 01:14 PM PST

For the good of your health, there are certain numbers you need to keep an eye on, Dave McGinn writes. It all boils down to cholesterol level, time spent exercising; blood pressure, resting heart rate and BMI
 

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