DNA: Obesity Is Rising Among Children In India
Based on data from the National Family Health Survey, obesity has been defined as a chronic disease. Till now obesity was measured by BMI i.e. Body Mass Index.
Dec 27, 2023, 01:08 AM IST
Weight Management: 7 Yoga Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat
By incorporating these seven poses into your daily routine, you can take meaningful steps towards achieving a slimmer and healthier you.
Oct 20, 2023, 12:50 PM IST
How Weight Stigma Takes A Toll On Mental Health? Know Ways To Break The Cycle
Understanding the psychological consequences of weight stigma is crucial to foster empathy and support for individuals facing this challenge.
Oct 20, 2023, 12:24 PM IST
Health issues during 20s may develop weaker brain, reveals study
The researchers found that people with better cardiovascular health at the beginning of the study were more likely to have higher scores on the tests of thinking and memory skills 30 years later than those with worse cardiovascular health.
Feb 27, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Being overweight may up heart disease risk
Thickening of vessel walls is widely considered to be the first sign of atherosclerosis, a disease in which fatty plaques build up within the arteries and lead to heart disease, a researcher said.
Aug 04, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
Fat loss vs weight loss: Breaking the kilogram myth
The weighing scale can be your worst enemy.
Apr 10, 2018, 16:02 PM IST
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can prevent childhood obesity
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can have a positive impact on kids’ waist line and BMI (body mass index).
Mar 30, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
Monitor your body fat to curb risk of breast cancer, study warns postmenopausal women
The findings of the research are scheduled to be presented at a conference of the American Association for Cancer Research to be held in Texas from January 27-30.
Jan 27, 2018, 11:35 AM IST
Watching TV, using smartphones before bed may cause weight gain in kids: Study
Studies have previously associated kids' habit of using smartphones with problems in mental health like depression, suicidal tendencies, etc, lack of concentration, and other health issues.
Dec 09, 2017, 13:45 PM IST
Overweight women should undergo mammography more frequently: Study
Researchers identified the risk factors associated with tumours that do not get detected until larger than two centimetre, or about the size of a peanut.
Nov 21, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Skinny people more susceptible to death after common heart problems treatment
Underweight people are more likely to have the highest mortality, length of stay and rate of readmission to the hospital within 30 days for those undergoing cardiac catheterisation.
Aug 27, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Want to lose that fat around your belly? Having a big breakfast daily might help!
The findings showed that people who ate more than three meals daily and made dinner their largest meal were at the risk of developing a higher BMI -- associated with increased of risks of various diseases.
Jul 21, 2017, 19:45 PM IST
How your belly fat increases your risk of cancer
The findings revealed that for every 11 cm increase in the waistline, the risk of obesity related cancers such as breast, bowel, womb, oesophageal (food pipe), pancreatic, kidney, liver, upper stomach (gastric cardia), gallbladder, ovarian, thyroid, etc., escalates by 13 per cent.
May 24, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Parents, take note! Don't let your child recognize food brands as it may cause high BMI
The findings also indicate that children often struggle with recalling details about food brands by misidentifying components with mascots and other fantasy characters that they are exposed to during the preschool years.
May 04, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
Is avocado the best food for weight loss?
In a new study, researchers suggest eating avocados may help lower body weight, body mass index (BMI) as well as lead to smaller waist circumference.
May 03, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
One out of three Indian kids has unhealthy BMI, reveals survey
The survey found that 69 per cent girls have a healthy BMI compared to 62 per cent boys.
Jan 24, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
High body mass index linked to cognitive decline in older adults!
Researchers have found that a higher body mass index can also negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults.
Oct 18, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
Attention working ladies! Weight gain can hamper your professional career
Are you looking for a job in the service sector? If yes, then watch your weight as researchers have found that an increase in weight had a negative impact on female candidates in their job prospects.
Sep 09, 2016, 20:43 PM IST
Being obese or underweight ups risk of asthma in adolescents
Asthma is a lung condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.
Sep 06, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
New method to reveal heart attack risk
Levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, body mass index (BMI), smoking habits and blood pressure are considered as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. There are several risk prediction calculators available today.
Jun 29, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
