There are so many variables when it comes to weight loss, and a simple formula lets you know where you stand. It’s called the body mass index, or BMI. But can you swear by it? Here’s the skinny on the BMI.
Aug 24th, 2020
There are so many variables when it comes to weight loss, and a simple formula lets you know where you stand. It’s called the body mass index, or BMI. But can you swear by it? Here’s the skinny on the BMI.
You’ve likely heard the buzz surrounding laser hair removal, but does it live up the hype? Can everyone get rid of stubborn, unwanted hair for good? Keep reading to find out if you’re a candidate for laser hair removal.
Although many use the terms obese and overweight interchangeably, the two words have different meanings in the medical field. Because your weight is linked to all other health issues, it’s important to understand where you weigh in.
You can’t stop aging, but you can stop your face from showing signs of age. Botox® is one of the most popular ways to do just that, helping to restore a more youthful appearance. Here’s what you need to know.
Both men and women spend lots of time and money every day getting rid of unwanted hair, only to wake up the next day and start all over again. That’s why so many are turning to laser hair removal to stop the cycle. Learn how this procedure works.
Do you constantly get heartburn? This could be a sign of a serious underlying issue. Read on to learn more about the dangers of chronic heartburn.
Do you know your body mass index (BMI)? While this number doesn’t define you, it does provide important clues about your health. Read on to learn why your BMI matters and what you can do to reach a healthy number.
Gallstones can go unnoticed for long periods of time, but they require surgery and removal when they begin affecting your health. That begs the question: what are gallstones, and what happens when you have them?
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Some interesting facts in this article… though I disagree with a few of the points, it’s overall is a great example of how “Healthy Eating” May not be what we have been told it is! The truth is out there! Keep digging! – Dr. Naik
This is a welcome change to our attitudes toward food!
Well after reading this article, it shocks me to see how we have failed our diabetic patients over the years. Simply, diabetes is your body saying “I can’t handle the sugar you are giving me!”
This article looks at the overall results of Weight Loss Surgery versus lifestyle. However, it’s my firm belief that to be truly successful at control of diabetes and obesity, BOTH surgery AND LIFESTYLE change are necessary!! – Dr. Naik
Every January, fat’s in the crosshairs of health columnists, fitness magazines, and desperate Americans. This year, PopSci looks at the macronutrient beyond its most negative associations. What’s fat good for? How do we get it to go where we want it to?
Models, athletes and celebrities swear by the ketogenic “keto” diet to help shed those unwanted pounds.
Past research shows that the accumulation of fat in the heart, especially pericardial fat – a small lump of fatty tissue just on the outside of the heart – can increase risks of cardiovascular disease.
For people on a low-carb diet, the list of foods you can’t eat can seem endless.
I tried intermittent fasting for two weeks, and here’s what happened.
The study, which has been published in The Lancet, found people with the highest 20 per cent intake of total fat.
THOSE PALEO PROSELYTIZERS might be right after all.
Acid reflux disease is more and more being recognized as a true health risk .. not just heartburn.
Many people think of fat as being enemy No. 1 in our battle to eat and stay healthy. Just look at all the low-fat and fat-free products that crowd grocery store shelves. But could fat have been unfairly maligned all these years?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, but the debate over what exactly causes it rages on.
It is well-noted in the field bariatric medicine and surgery that a low-carbohydrate diet is ideal for weight loss and maintenance of healthy weight...
It was one of the largest, most rigorous experiments ever conducted on an important diet question: How do fatty foods affect our health? Yet it took more than 40 years — that is, until today — for a clear picture of the results to reach the public.
Ever wandered down the “health foods” aisle of your local grocery store? If it’s anything like the one near me, it’s full of “low-fat,” carb-heavy snack foods.
Make an “okay” sign with your thumb and index finger. You’re looking at the approximate size of my stomach. That tiny circle, the result of gastric-bypass surgery, has made an enormous difference in my life.
Obese women are four times more likely than men to seek weight-loss surgery. When they do, male patients tend to be older, more obese, and sicker than women.
Even though obesity affects women and men equally, a UC Davis study shows that obese women are four times more likely than obese men to seek weight-loss surgery...
Surprise, surprise, reality television is often not reality.
