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When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate, but authors of a new study say a different ...
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Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if you're from a minority ethnic background, you may be eligible with a BMI of ...
Too much body weight overworks the heart and raises blood pressure. Try to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9. Reducing even a little weight can decrease blood pressure markedly. 2.
BMI is an estimate of body composition based on weight and height. For people of any sex, a moderate BMI is usually 18.5 to 24.9. People who know their weight and height can use a calculator to ...
Having an elevated BMI is associated with a higher risk of conditions like heart disease, gallstones, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.
Healthy blood pressure is critical because both high and low readings can lead to serious complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and fainting episodes.
Dr Lee says being overweight or obese increases your risks of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, liver disease, cancer and dementia. "Obesity ...
Riglea, T., Dessy, T., Kalubi, J. et al. Body mass index modifies genetic susceptibility to high systolic blood pressure in adolescents and young adults: results from an 18-year longitudinal study.