tion is calculated by dividing an individual's weight by their height squared. The result obtained allows determining if the person is overweight or obese: • when the BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, the patient's corpulence is considered normal. • when this figure is between 25 and 29.9, ...
being an effective and inexpensive prevention tool. The effect of this measure is very clear. Before the ban, 2 million Londoners were considered obese and 2.7 million of them were overweight. A year later, the English capital had 94,867 fewer obese people than predicted by the National Health S ...
red normal - if the result is between 25 and 29.9, you are considered overweight - if the result is between 30 and 34.9, you are moderately obese - if the result is higher than 40, you are morbidly obese. Measuring your waistline Even if the BMI calculation is useful to know if yo ...
eking comfort and pleasure from food. Nathalie Meer, who has worked in the gastric surgery department at the Marignane clinic and has supported many obese patients, explains: "The issue is not the food we consume, but rather the significance it represents and the discomfort it aims to compensate fo ...
and mistaken perception of our own body weight. Influenced by fashion photography, many women consider themselves too fat. Conversely, overweight or obese individuals may underestimate their corpulence and the health risks associated with it. The main advantage of the body mass index is that it al ...
based on your history, waist size and body mass index or BMI. Specialists in case of complications If your body mass index indicates that you are obese and you otherwise have weight-related complications, your general practitioner is also the one who will refer you to the most appropriate medica ...
responds to normal joint aging. In reality, aging is not the only cause or risk factor for this disease. Heredity, overweight, and joint injuries in obese individuals and high-level athletes can also contribute to the development of this condition. 2- Knees and hips are the most affected joints. Th ...
ffective exercises for the heart? In this recent American study, researchers followed more than 400 participants aged 35 to 70 years who were overweight or obese and had high blood pressure. They divided the patients into four groups: • those who did not exercise at all. • those who onl ...
throom. • Do bladder retraining by practicing Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and perineum. • Lose weight if overweight or obese. • Quit smoking as tobacco is a risk factor for bladder cancer. What medications can treat an overactive bladder? Medications ...
al benefits, yacon syrup is particularly recommended for diabetic individuals, patients suffering from fatty liver disease, and anyone who is overweight or obese. More broadly, this sweetening product is beneficial for everyone, as it provides fibers that nourish the intestinal microbiota and helps ...
