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Ideal Body Weight - Fantasy vs. Reality by Israel L. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 17 May 2009 10:01pm A doctor once told me that for my height, I should weigh between 124 and 138 lbs. I laughed right in his face. That seemed to upset him, so he went on to preach about the dangers of obesity, and how the excess weight I was carrying around was destroying my body. I laughed again, much harder this time. Just so you know, at the time I was 31 yea ... Read on »

Weight Loss-Burn and Lose Fat For Healthy Weight Loss by Ralph S. Certified Nurse Specialist

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:52pm Obesity has become a major health epidemic. Data from a prominent health survey (NHANES) taken in1976-1980 and again in 2003-2004, revealed that obesity rates (defined as being over 30 percent above ideal body weight), have more than doubled for children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), reports that approximately one-third of ... Read on »

Excess Body Weight Increases Chances of Dying From Breast Cancer by Aaron Tabor Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 20 Jun 2011 11:19am It is clear that obesity is linked to an increased chance of developing breast cancer and recent studies are also now suggesting that excess body weight might increase a breast cancer patient's odds of dying from breast cancer. However, this relationship between body weight and breast cancer mortality needs more clarification in regards to diffe ... Read on »

Body Weight, Throwing Velocity, and Pitching Injuries: Interesting Parallels by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 17 Aug 2012 9:43am This morning, my good friend (and fellow baseball aficionado) Lou Schuler posted the link to an article that compared mortality rates in football players and baseball players. If you'd like to check it out, you can do so HERE . One thing the article showed that I found very interesting was the rapid physical development of the average MLB pla ... Read on »

Healthy body weight before menopause prevents cardiovascular risk by Anita Patient Expert

Posted Mon 18 Jun 2012 11:58am Women who have a healthy body weight going into menopause are less vulnerable to the cardiovascular risk factors associated with the transition, even if they develop a spare tire, according to a study by University of Ottawa researchers. Medical researchers already know that weight gain, especially in the abdominal area, increases the ris ... Read on »

Health and body weight by Peter C. Complimentary & Alternative Medicine

Posted Thu 23 Oct 2008 6:33pm It is wise to control one's body weight as being overweight or obese may bring health problems. People who are overweight are more prone to Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure), certain type of cancer such as bowel cancer, etc. Being overweight or obese can also cause psychological problems suc ... Read on »

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What’s Your Strength to Weight Ratio? How I Got 50% Stronger While Losing 3% Body Weight by Jason Fitzgerald Posted Thu 01 Mar 2012 7:32am by Jason Ever wish you could be stronger – while weighing less? It’s the ideal scenario for distance runners: massive strength without any extra weight. During the last seven weeks, I tried to improve both. I had been lifting regularly, but my routine was the same it had been for mon ... Read on »

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Dear Mark: Healthy Body Weight? by Mark S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 2:03pm Dear Mark, What do you think about the claim that being heavier doesn’t necessarily mean you’re less healthy than someone who’s thin? Thanks to reader Corey for his question and for sending the New York Times article that highlights recent research. The article references a study published in this month’s Archives o ... Read on »