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Spare Tire Could Be Fatal, Even With a Healthy BMI
In the battle of the bulge, belly fat is often a focus because of its relationship with heart disease. Just when I thought the subject of spare tires had been prodded in every way possible, new research has come out that could force more people to take their midsection more seriously. It says that even if your BMI describes your weight as normal, having a spare tire could make you twice as likely to die during a 10-year period compared to those without belly fat.
Another Reason to Stay on Track: Alzheimer's Connection to Waist Circumference
There are so many reasons to maintain your fitness level and waist size as you pass from decade to decade. Waist circumference has been used as an indicator of risk for heart disease, but it looks like it might also be an indicator of risk for Alzheimer's, too. A new study reviewing over 6,500 patient files took a "sagittal abdominal diameter" rather than a circumference measurement.
Waist Measurement and Heart Disease
Did you know that your waist measurement is a great diagnostic tool for measuring your risk for heart disease?
Well, according to the Mayo Clinic men with waist measurements of 40 inches and women with measurement of 35 inches, accompanied by a BMI - Body Mass Index of 25 or less, have a greater risk for heart disease.
Why, you might ask, is your waist size relevant to the health of your heart?
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15 Seconds to a Healthier You
It's not always the hours we spend at the gym that make the largest impact on our health, but it can be the small things we do in a few minutes (or even seconds) that matter most.
Take 15 seconds to measure your waist. All you have to do is wrap a measuring tape around it (about belly-button level).
How Big Are Your Thighs?
Recently I asked you about the strength of your tummy, but now I want to know the size of your thighs. The reason? Big thighs might be a sign of cardiovascular health and longevity.
Another Reason to Stop After One Glass: Weight Gain
You all know I am big fan of moderation, especially when it comes to vices like chocolate or red wine. While alcohol might be the new exercise motivator, another health study was recently published seemingly to remind us all to be moderate when it comes to beer, wine, and booze. The UK study found that binge drinking leads to weight gain.
Weight control and diet
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
Stroke
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Managing a Stroke
- Medications
- Surgery
- Recovery
- Resources
- References
- In 2007, the FDA approved the cholesterol drug atorvastatin (Lipitor) to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with heart disease.
- High-dose atorvastatin may help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke in patients who have had a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study.
- In 2006, the FDA strengthened the warning label for the anticoagulant drug warfarin (Coumadin) to emphasize its bleeding risks. However, warfarin is still the gold standard treatment for most patients with atrial fibrillation.
- Evidence suggests that people at risk for stroke should avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) and diclofenac (Cataflam). COX-2 inhibitors should only be used as a last resort for pain relief.
Diabetes - type 2
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Screening Tests
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Long-Term Complications
- Emergency Complications
- Resources
- References
- Sitagliptin (Januvia), the first in a new class of diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors, was approved in 2006.
- Janumet, a 2-in-1 pill that contains both sitagliptin and metformin, was approved in 2007.
- These drugs are taken by mouth and may be more convenient for patients than exenatide (Byetta), a similar drug. DPP-4 inhibitors do not cause weight gain and may pose a lower risk for hypoglycemia than some other diabetes drugs.
Cirrhosis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Abdominal Infections
- Encephalopathy
- Ascites
- Bleeding Episodes
- Resources
- References
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