The number of people considered a 'healthy weight' is dropping. Here’s why.
“Obesity in general has increased over the years,” Ali says. “Most people are leading a sedentary lifestyle and have easier ...
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Two alternative patterns of childhood BMI development identified
A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...
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Tirzepatide Helps in HFpEF Across Spectrum of Obesity Severity
The main results of the SUMMIT trial, reported last year, showed that tirzepatide—a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic ...
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Why healthy weight is more than numbers on a scale
A healthy weight isn’t one-size-fits-all Learn why body composition lifestyle and overall wellness matter more than just a ...
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How Mom’s vs. Dad’s BMI May Affect Their Children
In 2021, over 15 million children and young adolescents and 172 million adults were overweight or obese. This represents a ...
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What Is the Average Height for Women in the U.S. and Worldwide?
Height and weight are used to calculate body mass index (BMI). BMI helps gauge someone's overall health related to being underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or having obesity. It's not always ...
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Could a common sugar in processed foods be fueling childhood liver disease?
Researchers found that high fructose intake, especially from processed foods, is linked to metabolic dysfunction-associated ...
Outdoor preschool could be good for the mind — and the gut
Outdoor education has the potential to affect children’s physical and mental health while fostering an appreciation for nature.