Articles for Tag: "body mass index"

The location of your body fat might reveal something about your heart disease risk  Featured
The location of your body fat might reveal something about your heart disease risk
Risks are greater for women that carry weight in this spot.
Could this routine help prevent heart disease? 
Could this routine help prevent heart disease?
Combining two common activities may drastically lower your risk.
Diet soda during pregnancy tied to overweight kids 
Diet soda during pregnancy tied to overweight kids
A new study links artificial sweeteners to higher BMI in infants. Plus, other food and drink pregnant women should avoid.
Pre-pregnancy weight strongly linked to infant mortality 
Pre-pregnancy weight strongly linked to infant mortality
A study finds that preterm infant deaths can be twice as high in obese women.
Can your BMI show early signs of Alzheimer’s? 
Can your BMI show early signs of Alzheimer’s?
Research is finding that an increased body mass index and lack of exercise can increase chances of the disease.
Three avoidable risk factors contributing to early death 
Three avoidable risk factors contributing to early death
Learn how to manage these conditions for a healthy life.
Duck Dynasty star empowers girls 
Duck Dynasty star empowers girls
Sadie Robertson’s viral YouTube video encourages teens to be self-confident.