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Monday, September 15, 2014

Body Mass Index


Report: Virginia ranks in the middle for obesity

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 03:21 PM PDT

U.S. adults have gained weight steadily over decade More than one-third of adults in the United States are deemed to be obese and double that number are considered overweight in the latest annual report by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Weight gain? Tips to battle unhealthy belly fat

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 09:56 AM PDT

Mayo Clinic staffers say an increase in belly fat can do more than make it hard to zip up your jeans -- research shows it also carries serious health risks.

Hypertension Risk Increased By Location Of Body Fat

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 10:25 AM PDT

American College of Cardiology Abdominal fat more strongly associated with high blood pressure risk than overall obesity People with fat around their abdominal area are at greater risk of developing hypertension when compared to those with similar body mass index but fat concentrations elsewhere on the body, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of ...

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