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Friday, February 3, 2012

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Straub's new heart screening aimed at women

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:48 PM PST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - February is heart disease awareness month. Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death for women in Hawaii. More than 47% - almost half - of all women in Hawaii are

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>7 factors that prevent weight loss - The Nation

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:03 PM PST


7 factors that prevent weight loss
The Nation
If your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 25, your weight is already normal and your body will resist additional weight loss. Follow a balanced, low-fat diet and do exercise. Stop stressing about weight loss and just enjoy life.

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Drew Edwards: Facing up to 40

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 01:09 PM PST

They say that 40 is the new 25, but let's be honest — that's a load of crap.

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Who is the real culprit behind childhood obesity? - Oman Daily Observer

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 10:23 AM PST


Oman Daily Observer

Who is the real culprit behind childhood obesity?
Oman Daily Observer
Body mass index (BMI) uses height and weight measurements to estimate how much body fat a child has, and can be used to screen for weight and obesity problems from the age of 2. However, while BMI is usually a good indicator, it is not a perfect ...
Effort building in community to better tackle children's obesity Bastrop Daily Enterprise
Childhood obesity an emerging problem in Montserrat SKNVibes.com

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Education, diet part of center's approach - Bloomington Pantagraph

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:21 AM PST


Education, diet part of center's approach
Bloomington Pantagraph
BMI (body mass index) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A person with a BMI of 25 to 30 generally is considered overweight, while a person with a BMI of 30 or more generally is considered obese. For people with a BMI of 25 to 35, ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Delhi study shows growth in early life may predict adult bone health - TruthDive

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 11:43 PM PST


Delhi study shows growth in early life may predict adult bone health
TruthDive
The data showed that greater height and body mass index (BMI) gain in utero and infancy are associated with higher peak bone mass, and greater BMI gain in childhood/adolescence with higher peak bone density. These associations are mediated by attained ...
Research shows early bone growth linked to bone density later in life Ortho SuperSite
New research shows early bone growth linked to bone density in later life Medical Xpress

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Heart Disease Screening

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 10:19 PM PST

The hour-long screening begins with an electro-cardiogram that detects irregular heartbeats. The patient lies comfortably...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>February is Heart Health Month - Glens Falls Post-Star

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 08:41 PM PST


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February is Heart Health Month
Glens Falls Post-Star
To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range, doctors often calculate a number called the body mass index, or BMI. One can calculate their BMI by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of ...
Heart Healthy Month WOOD-TV
Health officials: Show your heart some love Andalusia Star-News

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Standardize Measurement of Child Eating Disorders

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 02:19 PM PST

Childhood eating disorders threaten the health and well-being of a new generation. Unfortunately, clear guidelines to assist family practitioners and pediatricians are nonexistent. Experts say that an exact determination of expected body weight for adolescents based on age, height and gender is critical for diagnosis and management of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. [...]

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