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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Children with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.
High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
2 months ago
Wellness

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Waist Circumference-to-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Children
Importance of Accurate Obesity Measurement in Childhood [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Health

Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy. [ more ]
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BBC News
3 days ago
Wellness

Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

BMI is still valuable despite variations in suggested cut-off points. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Wellness

Up to half of Brits trying to lose weight give up after one 'blip'

On average, people attempt to lose weight seven times in their lifetime.
Common temptations causing setbacks include chocolate, crisps, cakes, and biscuits. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
Wellness

Weight-loss surgeon told patient to 'eat, eat, eat'

Some weight-loss clinics in Turkey are encouraging patients to gain weight in order to qualify for surgery.
Undercover filming at a sales day in Glasgow revealed unethical practices by Turkish weight-loss clinics. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Wellness

Being slightly overweight has surprising health benefits for this group of people: report

A guidance report from the British Dietetic Association suggests that for people over 65, being slightly overweight may not negatively impact health.
Being overweight is associated with the lowest mortality in older adults. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Health

Now There Are Better Ways Than BMI Charts to Assess Health Risks

According to standard calculations, my husband's body mass index (BMI) is too high.
Yet he is the fittest person I knowan athlete carrying plenty of muscle and very little fat.
ScienceDaily
6 months ago
Health

Higher risk of 17 cancers after high BMI in late teens

Men who are overweight or obese at age 18 have a higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life.
Higher BMI at age 18 can be linked to even more cancers later in life than poor fitness at the same age. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
5 months ago
Mental health

Body dissatisfaction linked with depression risk in children

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14.
Body image concerns explain a large proportion of the association between BMI and depression, particularly in girls. [ more ]
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