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DiseasesDiabetesObesityObeseHypertensionDual energy X-ray aAdultsCompositionRiskCholesterolHealthCircumferenceMetabolismStrokeImprove cardiovascularInclude cardiovascularMarkersPercentageVisceral fatVascularWeightExcessSedentarySkeletal muscleInsulinPatientsIncidenceWaist-to-hip ratioPopulationsPostmenopausal womenDietInfluenzaHeartFatsBodybuilders and athletesDEXATrunk fatBlood vesselsBone densityMortalityLean massCONCLUSIONSProblemsUrinaryPeople
Diseases16
  • 7 In the 2000s, growing scientific attention turned to non-skeletal chronic diseases as vitamin D deficiency was linked to cancer, 8 cardiovascular diseases, 9 10 metabolic disorders, 11 infectious diseases, 12 and autoimmune diseases, 13 14 15 as well as mortality. (bmj.com)
  • This scale also offers a heart rate analysis function which appears with each weighing on your scale in the form of BPM (heartbeat/min) and allows you to monitor your health in order to protect yourself from cardiovascular diseases. (terraillon.com)
  • People with BMIs of 30 kg/m² or more are at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. (timesaver247.com)
  • Several studies have demonstrated that excess abdominal fat is also associated with a higher risk of health problems, including high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. (uniprix.com)
  • Having the ideal body fat percentage lessens the risk of diseases like diabetes, strokes, and heart disease. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • It can also induce muscle and bone diseases (particularly osteoarthritis, a severely debilitating degenerative joint condition) and lead to back pain . (articlecube.com)
  • Therefore, the proper conditioning of perimenopausal women's bodies is significant in improving the symptoms and preventing chronic diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus, which is a group of diseases associated with high blood sugar, called hyperglycemia. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The additional weight increases your risk for metabolic disorders such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance and diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Researchers have shown that the Mediterranean diet protects against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (croi.ie)
  • Overweight and obesity are widely spread medical problems that also increase the risk of developing other serious health problems, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, depression, and stroke. (lu.se)
  • Mongolia's Sustainable Development Vision - 2030 states in its objective 3 of part 2.2.2, to reduce the people's unhealthy habits, improve the living environment, strictly enforce quality standards for food products, and decrease mortality per 10 000 population caused by cardiovascular diseases and cancer to 17.4 and 10.5 respectively. (who.int)
  • In addition, the Mission also reported that more than 70 percent of the health sector budget has been spent on high-cost diagnosis and treatment of chronic and diseases of late stage. (who.int)
  • Main causes of the population morbidity include cardiovascular, digestive and urinary and reproductive system disorders and obstructive respiratory diseases and pneumonia account for 44 percent of respiratory diseases. (who.int)
  • Moreover, high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease account for 40.2 and 23.6 percent respectively of cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases account for 26.9 percent of digestive system disorders, and 63.6 percent of urinary and reproductive system disorders have been various types of nephritis. (who.int)
  • For instance, diabetes, a cause of many diseases including cardiovascular, nephrological diseases and blindness, account for 49.9 percent alone of endocrinologic, nutritional and metabolic disorders and has been widely prevalent among the people aged 45-65 years. (who.int)
Diabetes16
  • The health risks associated with higher levels of central adiposity include type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • This study compares the use of BMI with direct measures of fat- and lean-mass to predict established cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors: blood pressure, lipids, and glucose. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: In police officers, DEXA indexes are better predictors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • A higher protein diet can also improve blood pressure and glucose control, particularly for individuals with Type II diabetes, Rodriguez says. (scienceblog.com)
  • People who are overweight are at higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. (livinglowfat.com)
  • Excess body fat in the abdomen can increase your risk for diabetes, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. (livinglowfat.com)
  • If you have too much fat - especially if a lot of it is at your waist - you're at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes . (timesaver247.com)
  • People with BMIs in this range have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. (timesaver247.com)
  • This puts you at a greater risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke. (uniprix.com)
  • This puts you at a greater risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, heart disease, stroke and complications associated with these medical conditions. (uniprix.com)
  • The authors noted that "this is particularly worrisome given that excessive accumulation of trunk fat is related to a host of comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and early mortality" and "as most individuals judge overall health based on their body weight, these subjects would not consider themselves at higher risk of developing future disease. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • Additionally, it also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. (ombrelab.com)
  • Having a higher than normal BMI value increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (docbrown.info)
  • Among the exciting advancements is the use of the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet as a therapeutic approach to manage type 2 diabetes, one review notes. (everydayhealth.com)
  • In type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance - in which the body does not use the hormone insulin properly - causes hyperglycemia. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Type 2 diabetes is marked by high blood sugar that your body can't bring down on its own. (everydayhealth.com)
Obesity25
Obese18
  • Body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to classify the obese status in adults. (researchsquare.com)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a useful tool to determine whether you're overweight or obese. (livinglowfat.com)
  • Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center, Harvard University and the Cambridge Health Alliance found that more than 75 percent of emergency responder candidates for fire and ambulance services in Massachusetts are either overweight or obese. (science20.com)
  • These findings are strong evidence against the common misconception in the emergency responder community that many of their members have BMI's in the overweight and obese ranges simply on the basis of increased muscle mass. (science20.com)
  • A BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher is considered obese. (timesaver247.com)
  • The ranges of weight that correspond to minimal risk, moderate risk (overweight) and high risk (obese) are shown in the three columns for each height. (timesaver247.com)
  • A large body of scientific evidence supports the critical role of inflammation markers (including adipokines, bioactive mediators secreted directly from adipocytes, and vascular cells within adipose tissue) in the development of systemic inflammation that contributes to vasculopathy and cardiovascular risk within obese individuals [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The majority of studies examining the association of adipokines with factors related to increased cardiovascular risk have been conducted in older and obese subjects [ 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Participants demonstrated weight gain over Thanksgiving (the obese/overweight group gained an average of 1 kilogram of body weight, while the normal body mass index [BMI] group gained an average of 0.2 kilograms), but most had returned to their preholiday weight when they returned for a follow-up after New Year's. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • This study also suggests that those at highest risk for seasonal weight gain are those who are already obese. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • And, once you're overweight or obese, your body creates chemicals like insulin that enhance fat storage, making you more likely to store additional weight as fat. (articlecube.com)
  • Babies born to obese moms are more likely to be big at birth, in addition to a higher chance of birth abnormalities. (articlecube.com)
  • The body mass index is a 'rough' guide to help the medical profession decide whether is underweight, normal, overweight or obese. (docbrown.info)
  • People who are of normal weight but have fat concentrated in their bellies have a higher death risk than those who are obese , according to Mayo Clinic research presented today at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich. (mayoclinic.org)
  • This group has the highest death rate, even higher than those who are considered obese based on body mass index. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Although rates may be plateauing in some settings, in absolute numbers there are more children who are overweight and obese in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. (who.int)
  • and obese, 30.0 or higher. (cdc.gov)
  • More than one-third of adults in the United States are obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) of 30 or higher (1). (cdc.gov)
Hypertension2
Dual energy X-ray a5
  • Body mass index versus dual energy x-ray absorptiometry-derived indexes: predictors of cardiovascular and diabetic disease risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Regression methods focusing on explained variance in blood pressure, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and blood glucose compare the use of BMI to that of fat- and lean-mass indexes derived from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). (cdc.gov)
  • Appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) was calculated as the sum of muscle mass in both arms and legs, measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. (omicsdi.org)
  • 208). At all the four time-points, measurements included ASM mass and BMDs for all regions of the body using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. (omicsdi.org)
  • 25 kg/m2), no known cardiovascular disease (CVD), and for whom data was available on body composition, as determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). (menopause.org.au)
Adults7
  • NICE say that these classifications can be used for people with a body mass index (BMI) of under 35, for both sexes and all ethnicities, including adults with high muscle mass. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cross-sectional studies in many different global populations have supported the premise that WHtR is a simple and effective anthropometric index to identify health risks in adults of all ages and in children and adolescents. (wikipedia.org)
  • Skeletal muscle mass in relation to 10 year cardiovascular disease incidence among middle aged and older adults: the ATTICA study. (omicsdi.org)
  • The aim of the present work was to evaluate the relation between SMM and 10?year cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence, among CVD-free adults 45+ years?old. (omicsdi.org)
  • According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all U.S adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, a percentage that reflects recently updated guidelines for treating high blood pressure. (valleybaptist.net)
  • The prevalence of IBD was higher among adults who were aged ≥45 years, white, U.S.-born, unemployed, and who had less than a high school education. (cdc.gov)
  • Prevalence Among Adults by Body Mass Index: 2003-2009 National Health Interview Survey. (cdc.gov)
Composition18
Risk28
  • or who are at high risk for influenza-related complications. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination and prompt antiviral treatment of high-risk outpatients and hospitalized patients with suspected influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • Early treatment with antiviral medications is recommended for hospitalized patients and high-risk outpatients, including children younger than two years. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinicians should continue efforts to vaccinate patients for as long as influenza viruses are circulating, and promptly start antiviral treatment of severely ill and high-risk patients with suspected influenza without waiting for laboratory confirmation. (cdc.gov)
  • Although a recent joint society scientific statement (the American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology) suggests home-based cardiac rehab (CR) is appropriate for low- and moderate-risk patients, there are no paradigms to define such individuals with coronary heart disease. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • In this observational study, we provide a first paradigm of identifying factors among coronary heart disease patients that may be considered low-risk and likely high-gain for participation in alternative models of CR. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • Higher numbers also mean you're at higher risk for disease. (livinglowfat.com)
  • Risk of androgen excess and its complications may be just as high in women who are not overweight as in those who are. (merckmanuals.com)
  • First, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal injury are important causes of morbidity and mortality in emergency responders, and excess body fat is associated with higher risk for both. (science20.com)
  • These professionals perform highly psychologically and physically stressful work and are therefore at high risk for cardiovascular events," added Kales. (science20.com)
  • Find your height in feet and inches in the first column of the Body Mass Index Risk Levels table. (timesaver247.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) present a high risk of cardiovascular events and death. (bvsalud.org)
  • Losing muscle will lead to a slow metabolism, fatigue, and increased injury risk. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • These study findings suggest that inflammation measures may be potential early markers of cardiovascular risk in young asymptomatic individuals. (hindawi.com)
  • Participants were recruited between July 2011 and February 2014, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from (i) the patient population of a large urban academic family medicine outpatient practice serving 40,000 individuals and (ii) a cohort of 500 young adult African Americans enrolled in prior investigations of cardiovascular risk. (hindawi.com)
  • Macrosomia puts newborns at risk of bone fractures at birth and is linked to a higher incidence of caesarian section. (articlecube.com)
  • In fact, some studies suggest that postmenopausal women with higher subcutaneous fat may have a more favourable CVD risk profile than those with a higher proportion of visceral fat [ 3 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This change can lead to reduced physical activity, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of falls and fractures, all of which can affect cardiovascular health [ 4 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Advise clinicians that all hospitalized patients and all high-risk patients (either hospitalized or outpatient) with suspected influenza should be treated as soon as possible with a neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral. (cdc.gov)
  • 3) Any patient who is at higher risk for influenza complications but not hospitalized. (cdc.gov)
  • A higher index could be linked to higher risk for certain chronic conditions. (withings.com)
  • The high risk of death may be related to a higher visceral fat accumulation in this group, which is associated with insulin resistance and other risk factors, the limited amount of fat located on the hips and legs, which is fat with presumed protective effects, and to the relatively limited amount of muscle mass," says Karine Sahakyan, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiovascular research fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Unless the patient has a statin-indicated condition (see below), calculate risk using modified FRS or Cardiovascular Life Expectancy Model. (therapeuticresearch.com)
  • All high-risk patients (FRS 10-year risk ≥20%), and patients with a statin-indicated condition (above) with the following caveat regarding CKD: treat those age ≥50 years and not on dialysis. (therapeuticresearch.com)
  • After adjusting for confounding factors (i.e., demographics, lifestyle, clinical factors), neither whole-body fat mass nor fat percentage was found to be related to CVD risk. (menopause.org.au)
  • Higher percent trunk fat and leg fat were associated with an increased and decreased risk of CVD, respectively. (menopause.org.au)
  • 8. Subject must be high risk, defined below. (who.int)
  • The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is a system of surveys administered every other year to high school students. (cdc.gov)
Cholesterol5
Health27
  • The October 2022 NICE guidelines have suggested boundary values for WHtR (defining the degree of central adiposity) as follows: healthy central adiposity: waist-to-height ratio 0.4 to 0.49, indicating no increased health risks increased central adiposity: waist-to-height ratio 0.5 to 0.59, indicating increased health risks high central adiposity: waist-to-height ratio 0.6 or more, indicating further increased health risks. (wikipedia.org)
  • 16 If causal, these associations might be of great importance for public health, as vitamin D deficiency has been found to be highly prevalent in populations residing at high latitudes or leading an indoors oriented lifestyle. (bmj.com)
  • This health advisory notifies clinicians that influenza activity remains high in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The study is part of a growing body of scientific research linking yoga to health benefits including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, and improved health in cancer patients. (scienceblog.com)
  • The physical benefits of yoga - strength, flexibility, and reduced body fat, as well as improved health outcomes - are like icing on the cake. (scienceblog.com)
  • So cardiovascular health is now your top priority. (rensimer.com)
  • During that time, he's spent more than $4 million developing a life-extension system called Blueprint, in which he outsources every decision involving his body to a team of doctors, who use data to develop a strict health regimen to reduce what Johnson calls his "biological age. (time.com)
  • A high BMI is bad for the health of an individual. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • The link between body weight and health has been generally acknowledged. (uniprix.com)
  • This workout was created by fitness expert, Lauren Giraldo, and it's designed to help you burn fat and improve your cardiovascular health. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • The 12/3/30 treadmill workout is designed to help you burn fat and improve your cardiovascular health. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • By following the expert tips and incorporating this workout into your routine, you can improve your cardiovascular health and burn fat more effectively. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • One of the biggest benefits of the 12/3/30 treadmill workout is improved cardiovascular health. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • Loss of muscle will lead to a decrease in metabolic health. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • BACKGROUND:Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is inversely associated with cardiometabolic health and the ageing process. (omicsdi.org)
  • There are many species that could provide potential cardiovascular health solutions that others can't. (ombrelab.com)
  • Maintaining a healthy level of lean muscle mass is vital for overall health, as it helps regulate metabolism and supports physical function. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Achieve your health and fitness goals with precise weight tracking and advanced body metrics, including heart rate insights. (withings.com)
  • Better understand your overall health and let key body metrics guide you towards reaching your goals. (withings.com)
  • To explore the impact of different intervention methods on physical health indexes of perimenopausal women. (frontiersin.org)
  • These blood vessels are vital for blood circulation throughout the body, and problems with vascular function may result in adverse health effects. (sahealth.com)
  • First and foremost, walking is an excellent way to get your heart pumping and improve cardiovascular health. (medicalnewsmiami.com)
  • Research has shown that Vitamin D deficiencies can lead to serious health issues such as low blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. (dailyiowan.com)
  • Muscle vasodilatation during exercise has been associated with cardiovascular health and may be influenced by genetic variability. (scipedia.com)
  • Aligned with this effort, DASH maintains high-quality surveillance systems to understand youth health behaviors and assess school health programs and policies. (cdc.gov)
  • Since its inception in 1991, YRBSS has collected data from more than 5 million high school students in approximately 2200 separate surveys across the United States.1 The School Health Profiles (Profiles) is a system of surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments. (cdc.gov)
  • These surveys collect data every other year from principals and lead health education teachers to assess school-implemented health programs and policies.2 Since 1994, Profiles data have helped evaluate health programs and informed professional development needs for educators in middle and high schools.2 Together, YRBSS and Profiles offer metrics to inform public health needs, which are then translated into evidence-based programs to protect youth. (cdc.gov)
Circumference8
Metabolism4
  • Historically, vitamin D had been linked to skeletal disease including calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism, 1 2 osteoporosis, 3 fractures, 4 5 muscle strength, 6 and falls. (bmj.com)
  • If you can't lose weight despite numerous attempts, you might think that your body is betraying you, your metabolism is slower than normal, or that you'll need to eat only boiled chicken and broccoli for the rest of your life. (articlecube.com)
  • Track your hydration level and boost your metabolism by achieving an optimal lean mass. (withings.com)
  • In other words, it increases your metabolism, which allows you to burn more fat faster and achieve the body you have been wanting. (dailyiowan.com)
Stroke2
Improve cardiovascular2
  • Vinyasa yoga is considered a more vigorous practice and includes numerous sun salutations, a movement shown to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular endurance. (scienceblog.com)
  • Studies over the last decade show that eating more protein actually makes it easier to lose and maintain weight and can improve cardiovascular lipid profiles. (scienceblog.com)
Include cardiovascular2
Markers2
  • However, there is increasing evidence that high, age-specific AMH levels can be used as diagnostic markers. (thischangedmypractice.com)
  • These findings suggest that eNOS and ADRA2A genetic polymorphisms may be potential markers of exercise muscle vasodilatation. (scipedia.com)
Percentage1
Visceral fat1
Vascular1
  • Usually marked by a narrowing of vessels, peripheral vascular disease restricts the blood flow to the legs, arms or other parts of the body. (sahealth.com)
Weight27
  • OBJECTIVES: The body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight/height(2), dominates estimation of adiposity in population studies. (cdc.gov)
  • Anthropometric measurements included body height, weight, and BMI. (researchsquare.com)
  • Although body weight and body mass index were similar, body fat was lower and muscle mass higher for the yoga group. (scienceblog.com)
  • Another method is Hidrodensitometry, which uses measurements of body weight, body volume, and residual lung volume. (livinglowfat.com)
  • A rough rule-of-thumb is that you should (if you were "normal" weight your last year of high school) weigh about 10-15% less than you did your last year of high school, or when you stopped growing. (rensimer.com)
  • The researchers showed that excess weight as measured by body mass index (BMI) was associated with higher blood pressures, worse metabolic profiles and lower exercise tolerance on treadmill stress tests. (science20.com)
  • Our findings regarding recruits' excess weight have important implications, especially when superimposed upon expected future effects of aging and career span," said lead author Antonios Tsismenakis, BS, MA, a second-year medical student at BUSM. (science20.com)
  • While BMI is a reliable indicator of a person's healthy weight, it does not take into account the distribution of fat on the body. (uniprix.com)
  • A low body weight can also be a sign of an eating disorder. (uniprix.com)
  • Weight loss can result from either fat or muscle mass loss. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • Weight loss can be noticed on a weighing scale, and it can be due to loss of fat, muscle mass, water, glycogen, or bone density. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • Conversely, it is possible to get a ripped, toned, and muscular body without experiencing drastic body weight loss. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • In the simplest terms, weight loss means that your body weighs less. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • Your water weight changes throughout the day as your body looks to maintain equilibrium. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • Bone mass loss will lead to weight loss but is dangerous. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • In this case, your body weight might remain unchanged or increase due to muscle gain. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • This study documented an insignificant overall weight gain during six weeks (pre-Thanksgiving to post-New Year's) in this population but found a significant increase in body fat and concomitant decrease in fat-free mass. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • The body mass index (BMI) is an indirect measure of body fat that is a ratio of weight and height. (articlecube.com)
  • Traditionally, this has been assessed using metrics such as body mass index (BMI), which is a simple ratio of weight to height. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Where their fat is distributed on their body can mean a lot, and that can be determined easily by getting a waist-to-hip measurement, even if their body weight is within normal limits, he says. (mayoclinic.org)
  • As you lose weight, the strain on your cardiovascular system decreases, resulting in lower blood pressure readings. (medicalnewsmiami.com)
  • It helps them to lose weight and build muscle. (dailyiowan.com)
  • Research has also shown that Vitamin D can be linked to your BMI (Body Mass Index), which could help you lose weight. (dailyiowan.com)
  • This may sound like a lot, but it isn't that surprising considering that the pressure on our knees and hips is 1,5 times our body weight when we walk. (lu.se)
  • When your body weighs more than your muscles can carry, you being to overload your weight-bearing joints. (lu.se)
  • Losing 10% of your body weight can significantly minimize OA pain but losing even just a few kilos can make a difference on your joints. (lu.se)
  • Exercise strengthens the muscles around the joints, which makes it easier for the joints to carry the weight of the body. (lu.se)
Excess2
Sedentary2
Skeletal muscle5
  • Potassium intake, skeletal muscle mass, and effect modification by sex: data from the 2008-2011 KNHANES. (omicsdi.org)
  • This study evaluated the association between dietary potassium intake and skeletal muscle mass. (omicsdi.org)
  • The skeletal muscle index (SMI) was calculated as ASM divided by height2 (kg/m2). (omicsdi.org)
  • The longitudinal associations between bone mineral density and appendicular skeletal muscle mass in Chinese community-dwelling middle aged and elderly men. (omicsdi.org)
  • The present study aimed to investigate longitudinal associations between bone mineral densities (BMDs) and appendicular skeletal muscle (ASM) mass in different regions of the body using three different indicators, in Chinese community-dwelling middle-aged and elderly men. (omicsdi.org)
Insulin2
  • Insulin sensitivity and metabolic acidosis are associated with muscle wasting and may be improved with potassium intake. (omicsdi.org)
  • Type 2, on the other hand, stems from insulin resistance, where the body may make enough insulin at first but cannot use it properly to ferry glucose to the cells. (everydayhealth.com)
Patients5
  • This anti-inflammatory gout medication has been FDA-approved to prevent a number of cardiovascular events by 31% (even in HIV negative patients). (rensimer.com)
  • La mortalité des 607 patients pris en charge était de 6,75 %, non influencée par le délai opératoire moyen de 35 heures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because of the muscle relaxants given alongside anesthesia, patients are unable to signal to their surgeon or anesthetist that they are still aware of what is happening. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • La présente analyse récapitule les facteurs pathologiques majeurs liant l'obésité au diabète, en se concentrant sur les données épidémiologiques actuelles relatives aux patients diabétiques obèses dans le monde arabe, l'étiologie de la maladie et les déterminants génétiques du diabète et de l'obésité. (who.int)
  • This report includes all adult ing volume was stored at -70°C. Viral RNA was isolated patients with radiographic evidence of pneumonia admit- using the High Pure Viral RNA Kit (Roche Diagnostics, ted during the fi rst month of the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Mannheim, Germany). (cdc.gov)
Incidence1
  • The incidence of low lean mass was 8.2% defined by ASMI, 16.3% defined by SMI, and 8.3% defined by ASM/BMI. (omicsdi.org)
Waist-to-hip ratio2
  • Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is another index of body fat distribution. (timesaver247.com)
  • Body mass index, trunk fat ratio and waist-to-hip ratio were significantly decreased in groups B and C, while trunk muscle was significantly increased in group C. (frontiersin.org)
Populations1
  • Compared with the previous pandemic year (2009--10), higher rates of hospitalization were observed for persons aged ≥65 years during the 2010--11 season, whereas lower hospitalization rates were observed in younger populations than during the pandemic year. (cdc.gov)
Postmenopausal women1
Diet3
  • Protein is composed of essential amino acids: an essential nutrient is one our bodies cannot make, that must be provided through diet. (scienceblog.com)
  • After the intervention, the total diet score of group C was higher than groups A and B, and the red meat score was significantly reduced. (frontiersin.org)
  • You will still be unhappy with your body regardless of how many times you exercise, diet, or other fat-burning techniques you have tried. (dailyiowan.com)
Influenza4
  • The proportion of specimens testing positive for influenza during the 2010--11 season first exceeded 10%, indicating higher levels of virus circulation, during the week ending November 27, 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 In past seasons, the proportion of influenza-related pediatric deaths associated with influenza B viruses has generally been higher than the proportion of influenza B among circulating viruses, 2,3 and pediatric mortality from influenza B-associated hospitalizations has been reported to be higher than with influenza A-associated hospitalizations. (cdc.gov)
  • 4 So far this season, influenza B virus infections account for about half of hospitalizations reported through CDC's laboratory-confirmed influenza hospitalization surveillance network and the majority of reported influenza-associated pediatric deaths ( https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm ). (cdc.gov)
  • Twenty (69%) of the influenza B viruses tested belong to the B/Yamagata lineage and were characterized as B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like, which is included as an influenza B component in the 2014–15 Northern Hemisphere trivalent and quadrivalent influenza vaccines. (cdc.gov)
Heart14
  • This is so especially for those who accumulate fat preferentially around their middle-high correlation with coronary (heart) artery disease and blockages. (rensimer.com)
  • This is a condition in which the individual's heart is not capable of pumping enough blood to the different body organs. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • Some people also get an enlarged heart which is usually caused by the thickening of the heart muscle. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • This will get your heart rate up and prepare your body for the more intense parts of the workout. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • The high incline and steady pace of the workout help to increase your heart rate and improve blood flow throughout your body. (toptreadmillsreviews.com)
  • Like a muscle that doesn't get a workout, the heart can become less strong. (ombrelab.com)
  • High triglyceride levels can cause arteries to harden, which could lead to heart disease. (ombrelab.com)
  • A heart attack occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood flow. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Every second is critical for a patient experiencing a heart attack to prevent heart muscle damage or reduce the amount of damage. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Follow your heart rate over time, an indicator of your overall cardiovascular fitness. (withings.com)
  • When you engage in brisk walking, your heart works harder, pumping more blood and oxygen throughout your body. (medicalnewsmiami.com)
  • This enhanced circulation helps to strengthen your heart muscles and improve their efficiency, ultimately leading to lower blood pressure levels. (medicalnewsmiami.com)
  • Drinking alcohol can cause abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure and damage to the heart muscle. (croi.ie)
  • R. Nunes, L. Barroso, A. Pereira, M. Rondon, C. Negrão, J. Krieger and A. Mansur, Alpha2A-adrenergic receptor and eNOS genetic polymorphisms are associated with exercise muscle vasodilatation in apparently healthy individuals, IJC Heart & Vasculature (2016). (scipedia.com)
Fats1
  • Unhealthy foods Foods high in saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, free sugars or salt (i.e. energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods). (who.int)
Bodybuilders and athletes1
  • However, bodybuilders and athletes use it illegally to increase muscle mass and improve performance. (essentialdrugs.org)
DEXA3
  • RESULTS: DEXA indexes explain 1.6%-3.3% (P (cdc.gov)
  • High degrees of multicollinearity complicate interpretation of predictive models jointly containing BMI and DEXA indexes. (cdc.gov)
  • If you want to figure out whether you are losing muscle, you would need to use DEXA scans , full body BIA, or hydrostatic weighing, all of which are expensive and hard to come by. (fitnessvolt.com)
Trunk fat1
  • Over the short holiday period, researchers measured a significant increase in trunk fat mass in all groups and a significant decrease in leg and arm muscle mass. (todaysdietitian.com)
Blood vessels1
  • Picture this: your blood vessels acting as narrow highways, carrying blood to every nook and cranny of your body. (medicalnewsmiami.com)
Bone density3
Mortality1
Lean mass1
  • Compared to ASMI and ASM/BMI, SMI was more sensitive to screen for the low lean mass. (omicsdi.org)
CONCLUSIONS1
  • CONCLUSIONS: Our survey highlights a high level of awareness among oncologists regarding the critical role of nutrition management in cancer care. (bvsalud.org)
Problems1
Urinary2
  • Does Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy enhance the outcome of Surgery for Women with Mixed Urinary Incontinence? (menopause.org.au)
  • The authors concluded that amongst women with moderate to severe mixed urinary incontinence combined behavioral and pelvic floor muscle therapy resulted in a reduction in urinary incontinence symptoms, which may not be of clinical importance. (menopause.org.au)
People8
  • Moreover, he noted, many people can have a high body mass index (BMI) due to large bone structure and/or large muscle mass, with relatively low fat mass. (medscape.com)
  • The mind/body aspect of yoga contributes to the sustainability of the practice, and that will allow people to maintain it. (scienceblog.com)
  • For example, it is not accurate for people with more muscle mass or older people. (livinglowfat.com)
  • BMI is an indicator of the amount of body fat for most people. (timesaver247.com)
  • Some well-trained people with dense muscle mass may have a high BMI score but very little body fat. (timesaver247.com)
  • Two people can weigh the same but have different body fat and muscle compositions. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • Note of caution: Having a high BMI is not always unhealthy e.g. sports people train hard to build up extra muscle which is heavier than fat, so they will tend to have higher than 'normal' BMI values and would not be classed as overweight. (docbrown.info)
  • Furthermore, due to the fact that majority of hospital inpatients have acute and chronic nephritis, number of people with chronic kidney failure has been increasing year by year, which leads to the greater need for high-cost hemodialysis treatment and kidney transplantation surgeries. (who.int)