Ditch car for public transit to shed those extra kilos
You should ditch your car and lace up your walking shoes or choose to cycle or take public transport for your morning commute, if you want to shed those extra kilos, according to a recent study.
Mar 17, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
Being overweight can dampen your memory!
The study found a link between high body mass index (BMI) and poorer performance on a test of 'episodic memory'.
Feb 26, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Are we all getting fatter?
The BMI average was found to be at a higher level for both males and females, and also across all social groups.
Feb 19, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
BMI an inaccurate health indicator; mislabels millions of healthy people as 'obese'
The study led by UCLA psychologists has found that the use of BMI to assess a person's health has led to more than 54 million Americans as 'obese' and 'unhealthy', even though they are not.
Feb 05, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
'2 out of 5 Indian kids don't have healthy body mass index'
The study highlights how Indian schools are lagging in adequate playtime and fitness regime.
Nov 26, 2015, 10:21 AM IST
Fat around belly deadlier than being obese
Researchers found that normal-weight adults with central obesity have the worst long-term survival rate compared with any group, regardless of BMI.
Nov 11, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
Standing six hours a day cuts obesity risk
The association between standing and metabolic risk was assessed via metabolic syndrome, a clustering of risk factors that increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Nov 04, 2015, 15:02 PM IST
Middle-age growth of waistline ups bowel cancer risk
The researchers found an overall increase of 18 percent in relative risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer per five unit increase in body mass index.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
Weight discrimination may cut short your life
The results confirm previous studies that had indicated that teasing a person to lose weight has the opposite effect over the long-term.
Oct 16, 2015, 12:02 PM IST
Steep weight loss in older women indicates Alzheimer's risk
Evidence suggests that body weight change may aid in the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 06, 2015, 12:14 PM IST
Gut bacteria key to good cholesterol, heart health
Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels - necessary to help maintain a healthy heart.
Sep 11, 2015, 15:09 PM IST
