NASH: does a BMI below 25 protect against fatty liver disease?
Being overweight or obese is one of the main risk factors for fatty liver disease. So don't people with a ...
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“Waist circumference should be systematically measured as part of routine care”
Ectopic foci of fat that cause an abnormal elevation in waist circumference can have serious health consequences. Odile Fabre, medical ...
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Having a big belly increases the risk of physical decline
Having too large a waistline or BMI in your 40s increases your risk of suffering physical decline and frailty as ...
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The waist circumference, an indicator of the state of health
Canadian researchers urge practitioners to systematically include waist circumference in the assessment and management of overweight and obese patients.Canadian researchers ...
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Prostate cancer: weight gain increases risk
Men who have too high a waist circumference or BMI are at higher risk for prostate cancer. Each 10 cm ...
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Measure your waistline
To lose bad fat, you have to lose belly! It's important to measure your waistline ... If your waist size ...
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