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
Why it's nearly impossible to shed those extra kilos
Wealthy western nations, like the U.S. and U.K., have been weight and body image-obsessed for decades now.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
What's healthier than walking to work? Running to catch the bus
Bus/train commuters had even lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and overweight than the walkers or bikers.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:31 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
It's you, not junk food
Candy, soda and fast food, which are often painted as the prime culprits in the national discussion of obesity, are not making Americans fat, according to a new study.
Nov 07, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Weight loss apps not enough to fight obesity
According to a recent study, a cell phone app that tracks exercise, calories and weight loss goals is not enough to create meaningful weight loss in young adults.
Nov 05, 2015, 13:29 PM IST
Beware, your job could make you fat!
The sedentary lifestyle and stressfull environment that comes with longer working hours can make us gain excess weight.
Oct 30, 2015, 13:18 PM IST
Want to avoid cancer? Lose weight!
Excess fat not only increases the risk of some breast cancers, it also renders treatment less effective.
Oct 19, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
Being overweight is a blessing in disguise for Bharti Singh
At a time when everyone in showbiz is sweating it out to get that perfect body, comedian-actress Bharti Singh is quite happy about being on the plus side.
Oct 04, 2015, 09:58 AM IST
An hour of video game daily can make girls fat
Young women who play computer games for an hour every day are at increased risk of gaining unhealthy weight, warns new research.
Sep 25, 2015, 13:44 PM IST
Bhumi Pednekar will tell you how to lose weight
Bhumi Pednekar, who played a simple plus-sized girl in her debut film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, has shared "the fun little things" she did to lose weight.
Sep 24, 2015, 09:26 AM IST
Why you need to exercise more than your parents did
If you are around 25 years of age and struggling with weight gain, you would have to eat even less and exercise more than your parents did, suggests new research.
Sep 22, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
Overweight people have greater brain tumour risk
Being overweight or obese may increase risk of a type of brain tumor called meningioma, new research has found.
Sep 17, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
Garden play time must for kids to prevent obesity
Young children in three to five age group with no access to green and open places are at a higher risk of developing obesity by the time they turn seven, researchers report.
Sep 16, 2015, 13:03 PM IST
