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Don’t Blame the High Heels

...e fourth decade of life. Women who reported a body mass index at or above 25 between 36 and 40 years old were significantly more likely to have knee problems than those with a lower BMI during those years. They conclude, “Being overweight before the age of 40 considerably increased the risk of subsequent...

Weight and Blood Pressure

...erence was largely the result of an increased body mass index over the years. Study authors conclude weight control throughout life is key to prevention of raised blood pressure during middle age. They add that understanding the link between early childhood socio-economic environment and adult obesity co...

HDL - Key to Longevity

...nt absolute level of lipids, lipoproteins and body mass index. They also say LDL particle size may be a stronger predictor of cardiovascular disease than LDL levels. The researchers conclude that although further research is needed, these findings may provide key insights into preventative and therapeuti...

Key to Long Life

...nt absolute level of lipids, lipoproteins and body mass index. They also say LDL particle size may be a stronger predictor of cardiovascular disease than LDL levels. The researchers conclude that although further research is needed, these findings may provide key insights into preventative and therapeuti...

Link Between Obesity and Behavior in Kids

...ildren were classified as overweight if their body mass index was at or above the 95th percentile. They were classified as having a behavior problem if their scores from the Behavior Problems Index test were in the 90th percentile. Results of the study show children who have significant behavior problems...

Elevated LDL levels in Childhood could be Predictors of Heart Disease

...evels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and body mass index (BMI) predict changes in carotid artery wall thickness in young adults. The carotid artery is located in the front of the neck and it transports blood from the heart to the brain. Thickening occurs when hard cholesterol substances, or plaques, ...

Excess Weight Can Affect Individuals as They Age

...in a healthy weight. The study shows a higher body mass index in middle age is// associated with a poorer ...ls. For the study, researchers evaluated how body mass index (BMI) in middle age is related to health-related quality of life in older age. BMI is calculat...

Screening Newborns Questioned

...ample of blood by using a device called the tandem mass spectrometry. Currently, 24 states are using the expanded newborn screening test. Researchers from Children’s Hospital in Boston conducted a study to determine how screening for biochemical genetic disorders affects newborns and their families. Re...

Disease Management Programs – Effective for Heart Patient

... improvements in blood pressure, body weight, body mass index, and dietary intake of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and fiber. They exercised more, had a better sense of well-being and better mood. They also had fewer symptoms of chest pain and breathlessness. Thus researchers say “There seems to...

Prostate Cancer in Obese Men

... were considered obese -- defined as having a body mass index higher than 30. Researchers found a correla...bese. In this study, obesity was defined as a body mass index higher than 35. As in the first study, researchers concluded that obese men also were more lik...

Low Testosterone Levels the Cause Of Depression In Men

...decreased libido to irritability, decreased muscle mass and strength, and decreased bone mineral density. Many of these symptoms also play a role in depression, but studies linking depression to hypogonadism are lacking. Researchers studied the association between hypogonadism and depression in men age 4...

Reducing The Risk Of Fractures After a Heart Transplant

...o a heart transplant usually lose significant bone mass in the first year after the transplant, mainly due to // the powerful drugs that keep their bodies from rejecting the new organ. The bone loss greatly increases their risk for fractures. Studies suggest the prevalence of fractures among this group ra...

Childhood Weight Gain Found To Increase The Risk of Diabetes

... noted these participants typically had a low body mass index up to 2 years of age, followed by an increase in weight gain. However, despite the increase in weight gain, none of the participants were obese at age 12. Researchers conclude there is an association between impaired glucose tolerance and diabe...

Anger Could Be Linked To Weight Gain

...r three years. In addition to providing their body mass index, patients participated in the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory, which measured different anger levels. "Anger in" referred to the lack of expressing anger, while the aggressive way of releasing anger, by either yelling or slamming doors...

The Link Between Diabetes and Colon Cancer

...is association is seen even after considering body mass index, exercise levels and other factors related to insulin. Researchers studied men with and without colorectal cancer. In each participant, they measured the plasma concentration of C-peptide, which is an indicator of insulin production. Researc...

Is Obesity Preventable ?

...d drinks consumed over a three-day period and body mass index of children at six and 12 months in intervention and control groups.In the intervention group, consumption of carbonated drinks over the three days decreased by 0.6 glasses a day. Consumption in the control group decreased by 0.2 glasses a day....

Urine Test for Kidney Cancer

...s surgery is the only way to determine whether the mass is cancerous. That could soon change thanks to research at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. "This study was therefore designed to help distinguish, preoperatively, which tumors will be benign and which will be malignant based upon a simple test that can ...

Accuracy of Mammograms

...ho were considered overweight -- those with a body mass index between 25 and 29 -- were 17 percent more likely to be called back due to a false-positive than those with normal or below normal weight (BMI under 25). Women classified in the obese category one (BMI between 30 and 34) were 27 percent more lik...

Obese Kids Also Prone To Heart Attacks

...s, ages 5 to 23.It was found that greater the body mass index], the greater the incidence and severity of left ventricular mass or thickness....

The Benefits Of Nuts

...ming nuts and peanut butter does not increase body mass index. Researchers say they found that women in this study who consumed more nuts actually tended to weigh less the reason being that the energy contained in nuts tends to be balanced by decreased intakes of other sources of energy or by increased ph...

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