Tag: BMI
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Height Weight Chart – Ideal Weight for Men and Women
Sound health is a prerequisite for happiness. While for adults, it is vital for defining your quality of life, for children, it is essential for proper growth, both physically and mentally. In other words, an indicative measure of good health in adults is manifest in the height weight chart. Since childhood, you are accustomed to…
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6 simple tips to prevent obesity
Obesity is becoming a rampant problem in India. Over 5% of India’s population is now morbidly obese. On the bright side, the government is promoting fitness initiatives such as Hum Fit Toh India Fit. The average citizen is increasingly adopting a healthier diet and regular exercise. If you are concerned about your health and want…
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NEW RESEARCH: Firstborn women more likely to be obese
Birth order lends itself to many stereotypes. The firstborn is responsible; the middle child is easy-going; the baby is the rebel. Other studies try to pin personality differences on birth order. But a recent study claims that birth order may have an effect on a woman’s weight. A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology…
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Stand up for your health
If you’ve adopted the “talk-as-you-walk” credo into your lifestyle, here’s another lifestyle change you must consider. Replace your office desk with a standing table. A recent study by researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Leicester showed that, people spend an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes a day sitting at their desk…