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• Dr. Roach: Body mass index not a total picture of health
• Obesity And Large Waist Size Are Risk Factors For COPD
• Weight Loss for Overweight Women Could Help Control Hot Flashes, Pitt Study Finds

Dr. Roach: Body mass index not a total picture of health Posted: 07 Jul 2014 07:10 PM PDT Dear Dr. Roach: About seven years ago, my blood pressure was high, and I was overweight and in a stressful job. I quit the job, my blood pressure went down, and I lost over 40 pounds. I have kept the weight off all these years.

Obesity And Large Waist Size Are Risk Factors For COPD Posted: 07 Jul 2014 01:16 PM PDT Canadian Medical Association Journal Obesity , especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal ( CMAJ ). Excessive belly fat and low physical activity are linked to progression of the disease in people with COPD, but it is not known whether these modifiable factors are linked ...

Weight Loss for Overweight Women Could Help Control Hot Flashes, Pitt Study Finds Posted: Weight loss achieved through moderate calorie reduction and physical activity could help control hot flashes in women going through menopause, a study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine reports. (PRWeb July 07, 2014) Read the full story at

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