After a few days of getting back on track with my diet, I faced some challenges along the way. First, it was Easter, and I couldn’t resist the temptations of the festive treats, which caused my healthy eating plan to take a back seat for a while. Then, I had a bachelor party, which was …
Healthy BMI Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You’re Truly Healthy, Researchers from the University of Iowa have recently published a study in the American Medical Association’s Jama Network Open, revealing that having a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index) may not necessarily mean that you’re truly healthy, especially for middle-aged women. The study, which involved a large sample …
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The Role of BMI and English Proficiency in Social Stratification Apart from traditional indicators such as income, education, and occupation, recent studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) and English proficiency are also becoming influential factors in social stratification. In today’s society, various factors play a role in determining an individual’s social status. Apart …
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Overweight More Unhealthy Than Previously Thought: BMI Measurement Error Masked the Severity Overweight and obesity are significant health concerns worldwide, with numerous studies linking them to various chronic health conditions. Introduction Overweight and obesity are significant health concerns worldwide, with numerous studies linking them to various chronic health conditions. Body mass index (BMI) is commonly …
The Link Between Caffeine, Lower BMI, and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Caffeine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in various foods and beverages, has been a subject of scientific research for its potential health effects. Recent studies have shown that caffeine intake may be associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) and a …
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Day 3: Fitness and a Painful Leg Welcome to my blog about losing weight and eating healthier. On day 3 of my journey, my leg is still not healed and I am experiencing some hip pain due to incorrect posture. Despite this, I went to the gym and did some weightlifting and cycling, which went …
Day 2: Coping with Setbacks and Challenges Welcome back to my diet journey. Yesterday was a bit of a setback for me. I couldn’t run because I had a sore leg and ended up drinking a beer in the sun. It wasn’t the best day, but I’m not going to let it get me down. …
Day 1 of My New Diet: A Healthy Start with a Few Hiccups Today was the first day of my new diet, and I have to say, I’m feeling pretty good about it so far. I’ve been focusing on eating a diet that is low in carbohydrates, which can be a bit of a challenge …
No link between BMI and backache For people with chronic low back pain, the body mass index (BMI) were not significantly associated with self-reported pain and disability. There is no direct link between BMI and back pain according to a recently published study in the journal “Spine”. Cristy Brooks, of the University of Western Sydney …
Research into diet with irritable bowel syndromed Allergy Platform has launched an investigation into the so-called FODMAP diet with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). FODMAP represents Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. There is some evidence that this group of carbohydrates to contribute PDS, because they are poorly digested and absorbed in the small intestine. The …
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