Being skinny or overweight damages lung development in children
A new Swedish study reveals that maintaining a healthy BMI throughout childhood is crucial for optimal lung development.
Korean study finds ‘obese’ BMI may actually be healthiest
Korea's BMI obesity threshold should be raised to 27 amid changes in body types, health patterns, experts say. Read more at ...
6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm ...
Disentangling the body mass index, metabolic health and aging connection
As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex ...
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Childhood Body Mass Index Tied to Later Lung Health
Childhood body mass index (BMI) is associated with lung health later in life, according to a study published online Oct. 28 ...
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Being too skinny or overweight could damage a child’s lung function years later
SOLNA, Sweden — Whether it’s being too skinny or being overweight as a child, a new study finds an unhealthy body mass index ...
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BMI being phased out in favour of BRI
The BMI is a measure known as the body mass index. It is a ratio of a person's height and weight and is used to estimate body ...
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Out with BMI, in with BRI… and why some health experts think it is a better indicator of one’s health status
For the longest time, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the go-to for evaluating body fat and health. However, while it’s ...
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Skinny or overweight? Both BMIs can affect lung function in children, says study
Proper lung function is associated with a healthy body mass index. A recent study, led by Dr. Gang Wang, Karolinska Institute explored how unhealthy body mass index can affect lung function in ...
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Free, Straightforward BMI Chart for Women’s Health Goals
The term BMI was first used in the mid-19th century, although the acronym wasn't officially coined until 1972 when ...
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Could body roundness index replace BMI?
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Work-related stress linked to poor cardiovascular health
Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and ...