Tag: Weight management
A Better Alternative to BMI: Embracing a ‘Roundness’-Based System
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that a new body measurement called Body Roundness Index (BRI) may be a more accurate way to assess health compared...
Helping Kids with Obesity: The Importance of Behavioral Counseling
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended that young people with obesity should receive intensive behavioral counseling. According to a systematic review conducted by the task force, kids and teens aged 6...
Understanding Food Cravings: Exploring the Psychology Behind Unhealthy Eating
Many experts believe that it's okay to indulge in all kinds of food in moderation, but a lot of people in America tend to make unhealthy choices repeatedly, even though they know it's not...
Eat more fibre, have safe sex & 7 other lifestyle hacks to decrease cancer...
Eat more fibre, have safe sex & 7 other lifestyle hacks to decrease cancer riskWHEN it comes to cancer, the statistics are stark – half of us are predicted to develop the disease in...
Obesity isn’t an ‘illness’
Obesity Epidemic: The Silent Killer Among UsIn recent years, obesity has become a growing concern worldwide, with millions of people suffering from this condition. According to recent studies, obesity is not just a physical...