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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Body Mass Index


Government says bosses can't force health tests on workers

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 06:52 AM PST

When is a voluntary program no longer voluntary? That's the question about corporate wellness programs, which give employees hefty financial incentives to undergo screenings.

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Posted: 25 Nov 2014 04:32 PM PST

High body-mass index (BMI; defined as 25 kg/m or greater) is associated with increased risk of cancer. To inform public health policy and future research, we estimated the global burden of cancer attributable to high BMI in 2012.

Sugar substitutes don’t help with weight loss

Posted: 23 Nov 2014 08:47 PM PST

Dear Dr. Z: I have never been concerned about my weight until now. I'm 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, with a body mass index of 24. That puts me in the perfect range, according to my doctor.

Fat around heart may cause irregular heartbeat

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 09:36 PM PST

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) More than body mass index (BMI) which is commonly used to determine if a person is obese, it is the layer of fat around heart which is more closely associated with atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, finds research.

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