Why Age 6 Is a Critical Year for Childhood Obesity RiskA child's BMI at age 6 is a key predictor of obesity at age 18, highlighting the importance of monitoring BMI early in life.
This Study Says Winter-Conceived Babies May Grow Up Leaner—Here’s WhyA study reveals that the season of conception influences body shape, with colder months linked to lower BMI and more active brown fat.
Study finds that Vegan Diet Can Reduce Biological Age in Just 8 WeeksA recent BMC Medicine study found that an 8-week vegan diet may lower biological age compared to an omnivorous diet.
Underweight? Why It Might Be Worse Than Obesity for Your HealthIt is also dangerous to indiscriminately gain weight from a poor diet. So, how should one gain weight healthily?
Heart Risk Heightens with Obesity in Youth, Study ShowsA recent study found that young people who are obese have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The research investigated the correlation between obesity and the risk of cardiovascular diseases based on age and was presented at the 2024 Endocrine Society Annual Meeting (ENDO 2024). A person is diagnosed as obese if their Body […]
Obesity Runs in the Family: Study Shows Kids Follow Parents' WeightIf parents are obese in middle age, their children are likely to be obese when they reach middle age as well. The New York Post, an American daily newspaper, cited a study from a Norwegian university on the 7th, reporting that “if parents were obese in middle age, their children are six times more likely […]
The Scary Truth: Being Too Thin May Harm You More Than Extra Pounds?Being underweight can be more dangerous than obesity; an extremely low BMI increases mortality risk, emphasizing health overweight.
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Why Age 6 Is a Critical Year for Childhood Obesity Risk A child's BMI at age 6 is a key predictor of obesity at age 18, highlighting the importance of monitoring BMI early in life.
This Study Says Winter-Conceived Babies May Grow Up Leaner—Here’s Why A study reveals that the season of conception influences body shape, with colder months linked to lower BMI and more active brown fat.
Study finds that Vegan Diet Can Reduce Biological Age in Just 8 Weeks A recent BMC Medicine study found that an 8-week vegan diet may lower biological age compared to an omnivorous diet.
Underweight? Why It Might Be Worse Than Obesity for Your Health It is also dangerous to indiscriminately gain weight from a poor diet. So, how should one gain weight healthily?
Heart Risk Heightens with Obesity in Youth, Study Shows A recent study found that young people who are obese have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The research investigated the correlation between obesity and the risk of cardiovascular diseases based on age and was presented at the 2024 Endocrine Society Annual Meeting (ENDO 2024). A person is diagnosed as obese if their Body […]
Obesity Runs in the Family: Study Shows Kids Follow Parents' Weight If parents are obese in middle age, their children are likely to be obese when they reach middle age as well. The New York Post, an American daily newspaper, cited a study from a Norwegian university on the 7th, reporting that “if parents were obese in middle age, their children are six times more likely […]
The Scary Truth: Being Too Thin May Harm You More Than Extra Pounds? Being underweight can be more dangerous than obesity; an extremely low BMI increases mortality risk, emphasizing health overweight.
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