An Ideal BMI
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Is there a unisex chart for optimal weight based on height? We seem to have become inured to the mortal threat of…
New Study Confirms Rope Skipping as an Effective Cardio Workout
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Researchers find both high-intensity and moderate rope skipping improve VO₂max in young adults. A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study investigates whether high-intensity…
Is Body Roundness Index More Useful than Body Mass Index?
Joe Boland via Dr. Axe – In this article, we explore the top wellness trends for 2025 across food, supplements, beauty, fitness, mental health and more. The body roundness index (BRI)…
A Good Night’s Sleep Is Good for Your Heart: Here Are Some Tips for Better Sleep and a Healthier Heart
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – There’s no question that sleep is important to our health and well-being. Now the American Heart Association is emphasizing that it’s also one of…
Greater Screen Time Usage Among Preteens Associated with Higher BMI One Year Later
University of Toronto via News-Medical – A new national study finds that children in the United States with greater screen time usage at ages 9-10 are more likely to gain weight…
Overweight or Obesity Amplifies Harmful Effects of Alcohol on the Liver
University of Sydney via News-Medical – Led by the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, the study looked at medical data from nearly half a million people and found having overweight…
More Belly Weight Increases Danger of Heart Disease Even if BMI Does Not Indicate Obesity
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, April 22, 2021 — People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body’s mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease…
Obesity Hits New Milestone Largely Due to Sugar Consumption
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – More than 42% of US adults are now obese, making it the first time in history the national rate has passed the 40% mark, according…
CDC Reveals Connection to Weight & COVID: 79% of Hospitalized Americans Were Obese, Overweight
Andrea Morris via CBN News – Shocking news was released from the CDC Monday revealing that a vast majority of people who have been hospitalized, placed on a ventilator, or died…
Genetic Study Shows That the Risk of Pre-Eclampsia Is Related to Blood Pressure and BMI
University of Nottingham via EurekAlert – Pre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes worldwide to the death of…
BREAKING Health NEWS: Weight Loss Made Easier With the Use of Lipoic Acid
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Obesity is widespread in the United States, with the CDC estimating its prevalence at a stunning 42.4 percent of the adult population. More than just a…
Replacing Time Spent Sitting with Sleep or Light Activity May Improve Your Mood
Iowa State University via EurekAlert – AMES, Iowa – Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us, even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders. Despite disruptions to…
