MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'body mass index'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:00:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062248&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-know-what-metabolic-syndrome-is%2F2011.07.24 People with metabolic syndrome are twice as likely to develop heart disease, and five times as likely to develop diabetes, as those who don’t have metabolic syndrome. But many people are not yet familiar with this relatively new term. Do you know what metabolic syndrome is? OECD Country Populations with a BMI > 30 (1996-2003) Metabolic syndrome is the combination of several medical problems associated with morbid obesity. In addition to obesity, these conditions include: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Columbia University Department of Surgery Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062248 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:10 +0100 5062248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600536&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fobesity-beats-adiposity-for-cardiovascular-risk%2F2011.03.16 Obesity contributes to cardiovascular risk no matter where a person carries the weight, concluded researchers after looking at outcomes for nearly a quarter-million people worldwide. Body mass index, (BMI) waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio do not predict cardiovascular disease risk any better when physicians recorded systolic blood pressure, history of diabetes and cholesterol levels, researchers reported in The Lancet. The research group used individual records from 58 prospective studies with at least one year of follow up. In each study, participants were not selected on the basis of having previous vascular disease. Each study provided baseline for weight, height, and waist and hip circumference. Cause-specific mortality or vascular morbidity were recorded according to well d... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600536 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4600536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527733&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-counseling-is-race-a-factor%2F2011.02.27 Most people know that the U.S. is struggling to contain a surging epidemic of obesity, and that the problem is most acute among African-Americans. Whereas about 27 percent of all adult Americans are obese (defined as having a body mass index of 30 or more), fully 37 percent of African-American adults are obese, and that number jumps to an appalling 42 percent among African-American women. Over the years, public health officials have provided evidence that socioeconomic and cultural factors drive this racial disparity. Now, a new study suggests there is another reason as well: Obese African-Americans receive less obesity-related counseling than their white counterparts, and it matters not whether the physicians they see are African-American or white. To reach these conclusions, Sara Ble... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527733 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:00:02 +0100 4527733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482757&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fworking-mom-overweight-kid%2F2011.02.15 A study about working mothers is getting a lot of buzz. The official title of the paper is ”Maternal Employment, Work Schedules, and Childen’s Body Mass Index.” Most media summaries, however, are entitled something like this: “Mothers Who Work Have Fat Kids.” I’m not kidding. I hate seeing studies and media reports like this. Not because they’re not helpful or worthy of our time, but because they examine the effect of mothers working — not mothers and fathers working — on our childrens’ health. In addition, the media/blogosphere goes bananas. This is the stuff that sells — studies on working moms get our attention. They feed the so-called “mommy wars.” They suggest that with the rise of women in the work force over the last five decades, our... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482757 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:00:45 +0100 4482757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318335&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdenying-the-obesity-epidemic%2F2011.01.06 It seems that for every established science there is an ideological group who is motivated to deny it. Denialism is a thriving pseudoscience and affects any issue with the slightest political or social implications. Sometimes, even easily verifiable facts can be denied, as people seem willing to make up their own facts as needed. Denialists have an easy job — to spread doubt and confusion. It is far easier to muddy the waters with subtle distortions and logical fallacies than it is to set the record straight. Even when every bit of misinformation is countered, the general public is often left with the sense that the topic is controversial or uncertain. If denial is in line with a group’s ideology, then even the suggestion of doubt may be enough to reject solid science. We see this ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318335 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:00:53 +0100 4318335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275327&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-holidays-and-the-obese%2F2010.12.20 ‘Tis once again that time of year when we Americans gather together with our extended families and friends to celebrate the season. It is a time for catching up — renewing acquaintances and making new ones, sharing in good news and commiserating in bad, welcoming our new arrivals and mourning our losses. It is a time for giving thanks, counting our blessings, and putting our sundry individual problems into perspective. Indeed, it is perhaps most importantly a time for each of us to remind ourselves that — despite the trials and tribulations that may cause us to become relatively self-absorbed in our daily lives — we are all part of something much greater than ourselves. So, in a way, it’s a shame we must now cull out our obese relatives and friends, and disinvite them... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275327 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:00:29 +0100 4275327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265601&cid=t_103820_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F16%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-304-no-23%2F Contents Fade fave: Maintaining a High Physical Activity Level Over 20 Years and Weight Gain Fade skinny: This paper aims to evaluate the relationship between habitual activity levels and changes in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference over 20 years. A prospective longitudinal study with 20 years of follow-up was carried out 1985-1986 to 2005-2006 of average annual changes in BMI and waist circumference of 3554 men and women aged 18 to 30 years at baseline. The article concludes that maintaining high activity levels through young adulthood may lessen weight gain as young adults transition to middle age, particularly in women. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy. &nbs... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265601 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:44:42 +0100 4265601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219748&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-simplified-formula-for-good-health%2F2010.12.01 You can’t do anything about your genes, but here’s a formula for good health — simplified: 0          Cigarettes 5          Servings of fruits and vegetables a day 10        Minutes of silence or relaxation a day 30        Body mass index (BMI) below 150      Minutes of exercise a week     You knew this already, but are you really doing it? *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219748 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4219748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954190&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwant-better-sex-fatten-up-your-man%2F “Chubby with a high body mass index” might not be part of your ideal man’s personal ad, but if you want a real stallion in bed, researchers are saying that fat men make better sexual partners. Or at least, they last longer in bed. The reasoning? Men with more body fat have higher levels of estrogen, which makes reaching orgasm take longer. The study, which evaluated male sexual performance over a year-long period, found that on average, men with higher BMIs lasted about seven minutes longer than slimmer dudes. via Gawker Post from: BlissTree Want Better Sex? Fatten Up Your Man (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954190 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:35:08 +0100 3954190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794768&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FVPsM9uC5RQY%2F By Diana Long.  At the end of May I participated in Disruptive Women’s  Breakfast Series, Childhood Obesity:  A Big Fat National Challenge.  We were supporting the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign.  Don Mathis, a fellow panel member, and CEO Community Action Partnership provided an interesting perspective.  “We’ve watched the obesity numbers for adults more than double over the last three decades.  Why didn’t we realize that it was just a matter of time before we saw the same trend in our children?”  Childhood obesity has tripled over the last 30 years and now stands at 17% of children and adolescents (ages 2-19); the percentage of overweight children is at, or above, 30 percent in 30 states.  Obese children and adolescents are more likely to suffer from high blood p... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794768 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:37 +0100 3794768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737020&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbones-yours-might-need-inspection-sooner-than-you-think%2F Osteoporosis might seem like fodder for grandmas, but checking your bone density might be a good idea long before you’re in nursing home territory. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is suggesting that at-risk women get screened for Osteoporosis earlier than was formerly recommended. In the past, doctors recommended that women aged 65 and older or post-menopausal women younger than receive bone scans to screen for osteoporosis, but the USPSTF is now suggesting that women as young as 50 may have a high enough calculated risk that they should get screened. Risk factors include low weight or body mass (women 125 pounds or under are often at higher risk), a history of alcohol and tobacco use, and family history. (To calculate your ten-year risk, check out this free FRAX Fra... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737020 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:24:11 +0100 3737020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701673&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-for-weight-loss-not-for-most-middle-aged-women%2F2010.06.26 Talk about a cruel trick of nature! A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that physical activity prevents weight gain in middle-aged and older women ONLY IF THEY ARE ALREADY AT IDEAL WEIGHT. Did you read that? It means that the recommended guidelines advocating 150 minutes of exercise a week isn’t sufficient to prevent weight gain in most middle-aged women. The Harvard-associated researchers assessed weight changes associated with various levels of physical activity on 34,079 women who had been followed since 1992 in the Women’s Health Study. They stratified women as “inactive” (less than 150 minutes a week of moderate level physical activity), “intermediatel... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701673 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3701673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742325&cid=t_103820_122_f&fid=35077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurophilosophy.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F16%2Fobesity_linked_to_brain_shrinkage_and_dementia%2F THE dangers of obesity are very well known. Being overweight is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the Western world. Gout is more common in overweight people, with the risk of developing the condition increasing in parallel with body weight. Obese people are [...] (Source: Neurophilosophy) Neurophilosophy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742325 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:53 +0100 3742325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595554&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-gain-in-the-wrong-places-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: It is more dangerous to carry weight on your body in certain places than others? A build-up of fat in one particular part of your body will make you more likely to develop health problems. Which part of your body is the riskiest place to have a build-up of fat? #MicroPollDiv_257236 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to our last health quiz: We’ve heard that those who take birth control aren’t supposed to smoke, but is there actually a risk? According to Our Bodies, Oursel... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595554 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:46:38 +0100 3595554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588867&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgetting-good-sleep%2F2010.05.22 Our busy lifestyles often aren’t conducive to getting the recommended amount of sleep at night. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. Dr. Kenneth Berg of the Mayo Clinic states that people who get less than seven hours of sleep per night have a higher mortality than those who have adequate sleeping habits. Inadequate sleep has been linked to increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, an increase in body mass index and a greater likelihood of obesity due to an increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation, increased risk of diabetes and heart problems, increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and substance abuse, and decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new informa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588867 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3588867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545439&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.08 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545439 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3545439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499344&cid=t_103820_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Fforget-the-bmi-and-concentrate-on-getting-rid-of-your-gut%2F The body mass index or ‘BMI’ (calculated by dividing someone’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters is the most commonly-used weight-related measure of health. The problem is, though, it’s virtually useless for this purpose. This is for two main reasons: 1. It tells us nothing about body composition. It is therefore possible [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499344 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:32:46 +0100 3499344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471962&cid=t_103820_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL-bB6dd8JyE%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471962 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415983&cid=t_103820_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fbmj-2010-vol-340-no-7747%2F Contents page Fade Fave: Effect of body mass index and alcohol consumption on liver disease: analysis of data from two prospective cohort studies Fade Skinny: Raised BMI and alcohol consumption are both related to liver disease, with evidence of a supra-additive interaction between the two. The occurrence of both factors in the same populations should inform health promotion and public health policies. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Alcohol, Athens Password, Body Mass Index, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Liver Diseases (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415983 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:22:53 +0100 3415983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251429&cid=t_103820_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fwhich-way-is-your-scale-tipping-protein-or-fat%2F Guest Blog By: Joy DuBost www.joyofnutrition.wordpress.com Around the world the prevalence of obesity is increasing in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 1.6 billion adults are overweight and at least 400 million are obese. Additionally worldwide over 22 million children under the age of 5 are overweight, as well as 155 million school-age children. The WHO considers obesity to be one of the top 10 causes of preventable death worldwide. Obesity or being overweight typically refers to one who has a high proportion of body fat. The clinical definition of obesity is a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher, which can be calculated as your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared (BMI = [kg/m2]). If your... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251429 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:27 +0100 3251429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239851&cid=t_103820_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fanother-study-links-being-overweight-with-lowest-risk-of-death%2F When it comes to official advice about body weight, the norm is still to base recommendations on the body mass index (weight in kg divided by the square of height in metres). We are traditionally encouraged to conform to a ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ BMI of 18.5-24.9. It is amazing to me just how rarely (if [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239851 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:45:05 +0100 3239851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180236&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthy-weight-week-jan-17-23-2010%2F Now that New Year’s is a little more than two weeks gone, so are many of the resolutions we’ve made. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight and, unfortunately, not all of us – men or women – do this in a healthy manner. Another unfortunate situation is that not everyone needs to lose weight and they are at a perfectly healthy weight for their height and body build. According to the Healthy Weight website, Healthy Weight Week promotes healthy nondiet lifestyles for children and adults of every size. It helps them move ahead to healthy habits they can live with long term – sound, reasonable habits that allow them to live well and get on with their lives. Eat well, live actively, and feel good about yourself and others. So, what is a healthy weight? Mos... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180236 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:24:53 +0100 3180236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382263&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fjt8ueD1mI9A%2F The welfare state has long been one of the most potent arguments for additional restrictions on our freedom.  For instance, you must wear a motorcycle helmet because if you splatter yourself all over the highway the rest of us will be paying your medical expenses.  One of the factors considered by New Zealand in ruling on applications from would-be immigrants is health.  If you are fat — and thus at risk for various health conditions — forget it! Reports the Daily Telegraph: The 51-year-old, who has not been named, argued that her 52 inch waistline was no obstacle to her work as a nurse, which involved 60-hour weeks. She was offered a job in a home and hospital for the elderly in a provincial town in New Zealand, documents from the country’s Residence Review Board said, and a... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382263 Fri, 01 May 2009 11:55:08 +0100 2382263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1860612&cid=t_103820_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F03%2Ftyra-banks-retort-on-fat-comments%2F Tyra addresses rather effectively the unflattering bathing suit photos that were plastered across every tabloid and gossip website in 2007, claiming that she had gained 40 lbs. In calculating Tyra’s BMI, at 5′10″ and 161 lbs, she ends up right in the healthy range with a BMI of 23.1 You can read an interview with her at People Magazine online. Calculating BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI Formula BMI = [ Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches ) ] x 703 BMI = ( kg/m² ) (weight in pounds * 703 ) height in inches² Metric BMI Formula BMI = [ Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters ) x ( Height in Meters ) ] BMI = ( kg/m² ) weight in kilograms height in meters² Authored by drdyer. Hosted by Edublogs. (Source: Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50) Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1860612 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:21:54 +0100 1860612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725089&cid=t_103820_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds – particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take – the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must b... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725089 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 2725089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625658&cid=t_103820_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds - particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take - the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must be broken by ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625658 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 1625658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123737&cid=t_103820_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F209234947%2F Restless leg syndrome increases ones risk for heart disease and stoke by two fold. The more severe your symptoms, the more frequent your symptoms, the greater the risk. This was the largest study of its kind and enrolled over 3500 participants. The study found people with RLS were more than twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease. The results remained the same after adjusting for age, sex, race, body mass index, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood pressure medication, HDL/LDL cholesterol levels, and smoking. The more movement one has at night, hence your legs twitching and contracting, the higher your sleeping blood pressure. This could be one way of dissecting the results. via Consumer Affairs Share This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123737 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:44:08 +0100 1123737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073402&cid=t_103820_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F196119816%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073402 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:38:33 +0100 1073402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904615&cid=t_103820_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F161471601%2F Leave it to the power house of all discount pricing Wal Mart to help battle diabetes and provide a more affordable kind of health care. Seriously speaking, it is a great contribution to this region of America. Over 7% of the US population has diabetes and I can guarantee that half of Americans do not have the resources to treat their disease! Wal Mart is teaming up with Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to help persons prevent, and treat their diabetes. Through the health fairs that will be provided, residents will be encouraged to see health care professionals and keep on top of managing their illness. Each Hometown Health Fair will include free biometric screenings: body composition, including weight, body fat and body mass index; total cholesterol check; HDL, LDL and triglycerides levels a... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904615 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:48:42 +0100 904615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=699269&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F27%2Ffamily-based-weight-management-program-promising-but-costly%2F Filed under: Type 2, Childhood, Diet, Lifestyle, Research, Exercise, Support Near the end of the school year, my son's preschool teacher shared a disturbing statistic. My son's generation is expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. The main reason? Childhood obesity. 17 percent of children and adolescents in 2004 were overweight, and it's even more dismal for African American and Hispanic youth -- 18-26 percent. The phrase 'childhood obesity epidemic' is not being tossed around lightly, we are in a state of emergency when it comes to the health of our youth. Results were just released from a one-year randomized trial conducted May 2002-September 2005 on a weight management program called Bright Bodies. Researchers randomly assigned 209 overweight children to the Bright Bod... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=699269 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 699269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501624&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fhigh-blood-sugar-increases-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, ResearchA Swedish study has found that elevated blood sugar in women is linked with increased risk of developing cancer. Researchers identified 2,478 incident cases of cancer from records of 33,293 women and 31,304 men who participated in the study. Participants were recruited in the mid-1980s at age 40, 50 and 60 and the study covered a 13-year period. The records included levels of glucose in the blood when fasting and after receiving an infusion of glucose. Researchers calculated the cancer risk relative to blood glucose while adjusting for: age, year of enrollment, fasting time and smoking status. Women with blood sugar levels higher than normal have a total higher risk for cancer while for men the risk was unchanged at higher blood sugar le... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501624 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482085&cid=t_103820_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F88200653%2F According to the World Health Organization there are currently 1.6 billion overweight adults in the world and that number is projected to grow by 40% over the next 10 years. Naruru (94.5%) Micronesia (91.1%) Cook Islands (90.9%) Tonga (90.8%) Niue (81.7% Samoa (80.4%) Palau (78.4%) Kuwait (74.2%) United States (74.1%) Kiribati (73.6%) The list reflects the percentage of overweight adults aged 15 and over. These are individuals who have individual body mass indexes, which measures weight relative to height, greater than or equal to 25. Obese is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30. Why don’t you calculate your Body Mass Index right here? viaForbes body mass index, world health organization (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482085 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:38:10 +0100 482085