A new metric to measure obesity has been developed by researchers.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
They concluded that the new measure, which has little correlation with height, weight, or BMI, appears to be a substantial risk factor for premature death.
"Measuring body dimensions is straightforward compared to other most medical tests, but it's been challenging to link these with health," Krakauer said.
Body Mass Index
The BMI calculator helps you assess your weight indicating if it is normal or if you are underweight or overweight, based on your height.
The BMI calculator helps you assess your weight indicating if it is normal or if you are underweight or overweight, based on your height.
The full results have been reported in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
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High Cholesterol | Hypercholesterolemia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
Dietary Do�s and Don�ts of Ayurveda
Follow these do’s and don’ts in your Ayurvedic diet to maintain a balance of vata, pitta and kapha doshas and promote good health and wellness.
Follow these do’s and don’ts in your Ayurvedic diet to maintain a balance of vata, pitta and kapha doshas and promote good health and wellness.
