| Obese America interactive map: U.S. obesity rates by county Posted: 10 Apr 2015 02:17 PM PDT The Centers for Disease Control's obesity estimates use data from the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Adult obesity is defined as a body mass index of over 30 — for instance, a 5-foot-4 person weighing 174 pounds, or a 5-foot-10 person weighing 209 pounds or more.  |
| Being underweight in middle age associated with increased dementia risk Posted: 10 Apr 2015 08:49 AM PDT Middle-aged people who are underweight (with a Body Mass Index [BMI] less than 20 kg/m2) are a third more likely to develop dementia than people of similar age with a healthy BMI, according to new research.  |
| Free health checks in Dubai Posted: 10 Apr 2015 02:46 AM PDT A range of free health checks like blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose test, blood cholesterol test, BMI (body mass index), and vitamin D level tests were offered to over 300 people. The American Hospital, Dubai, marked World Health Day with free health checks for the community at the hospital's Dubai Media City clinic which opened recently.  |
| Being underweight in mid to late life associated with increased risk of dementia, new study suggests Posted: 10 Apr 2015 01:54 AM PDT Middle-aged and older people who are underweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 20 kg/m2 are a third more likely to develop dementia than people of similar age with a healthy BMI.  |
| Parent says school district is taking positive steps following negative reactions to BMI testing Posted: 09 Apr 2015 11:10 PM PDT BELTON, Mo. — The story about a Belton girl being called overweight after her body mass index was taken at school has gone viral. The Belton School District says it's been working with concerned parents after issues came up with their BMI testing in schools. "I took guidelines, safeguards, from the CDC," mom Amanda Moss […]  |
| Middle-aged underweight people face increased risk of dementia Posted: 09 Apr 2015 09:49 PM PDT Washington, April 10 (ANI): Middle-aged people with low Body Mass Index (BMI), weighing less than 20 kg/m2, face increased risk of developing dementia than people with healthy BMI. According to the findings of the largest ever study to examine the statistical association between BMI and dementia risk, middle-aged obese people (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2) are nearly 30 percent less likely to ...  |
| A positive body image should never be called into question Posted: 09 Apr 2015 06:28 AM PDT France's recent ban on models with body mass indexes (BMI) less than 18 has propelled the issue of weight and body image into the spotlight once again. Touted as an attempt to fight anorexia, many residents of France and interested parties worldwide aren't buying what French Parliament is selling.  |
