ObesityIntra-abdominal fatIncrease in waist circumferenceCavityAdiposityVisceral fatInsulin resistanceDual-Energy X-Ray AMetabolic syndromeCardiovascular diseaseExcess abdominal fatReduce abdominal fatSmaller waistIncreasesParticipantsAdiposeUric acidDiabetesSignificantlyIntakeChestBellyInterventionRisksNegativelyStudyIndividualsWomenDisrupt hormonalDepositionDietOverweightHighDiastolicTestosteroneHealthLipid levelsPhysicalWeight lossAccumulationHomeostasisBody mass
Obesity32
- Increasing diet soda intake is directly linked to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older. (sciencedaily.com)
- A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that increasing diet soda intake is directly linked to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older. (sciencedaily.com)
- Metabolic syndrome--a combination of risk factors that may lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke--is one of the results of the obesity epidemic. (sciencedaily.com)
- The SALSA study shows that increasing diet soda intake was associated with escalating abdominal obesity, which may increase cardiometabolic risk in older adults," Fowler concludes. (sciencedaily.com)
- The objective of the work was to study the modifiable risk factors that lead to O-W. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A self-designed questionnaire with factors related to childhood obesity was produced, and was administered to the parents of adolescents who were attending first year of high school in four centres in Health Area V in Murcia. (bvsalud.org)
- Weight, height, abdominal circumference and Waist-Height Index (WHI) of the students were measured, and classified as overweight-obesity. (bvsalud.org)
- RESULTS: Of the 421 students included, 28% and 35% had excess weight and abdominal obesity, respectively. (bvsalud.org)
- Measures of above 40 inches (102 cm) in men and 35 inches (88 cm) in women are known as abdominal obesity (2). (bodybuilding.com)
- With regular use, Ozempic can lead to substantial weight loss, making it an excellent option for individuals struggling with obesity or those looking to shed a few pounds. (angeliclifttrio.com)
- This unhealthy consumption of processed meals leads to obesity. (ipsnews.net)
- As per a team of Stanford scientists, the underlying reason for abdominal obesity is connected to internal body temperature. (ipsnews.net)
- This article explores the link between obesity and diabetes, the mechanisms behind the connection, complications that can arise, and preventive lifestyle measures and medical interventions to reduce diabetes risk. (sdgln.com)
- Obesity also stresses pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin initially, leading to exhaustion and burnout over time. (sdgln.com)
- Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio better estimate abdominal obesity driving insulin resistance. (sdgln.com)
- 44.6% of participants with abdominal obesity returned to a normal waist circumference and 37.2% of participants with hypertension had a notable reduction in symptoms. (coupang.com)
- The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of metabolic risk factors (including hypertension, dyslipidaemia, abdominal obesity and impaired glucose metabolism), which is associated with a twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Ford, 2005), and an even higher risk of T2DM (Grundy, 2008). (bhma.org)
- Only recently, we determined the cost-effectiveness of school-based health promotion in terms of averted cases of incidental abdominal obesity as a result of the Baden-Württemberg Study (unpublished data). (biomedcentral.com)
- A cross-sectional analysis of the baseline data of this study also showed that abdominal obesity in primary schoolchildren was associated with higher rates of children's sick days and more visits to a physician [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- In addition to its ties to abdominal obesity, the metabolic syndrome has also been linked to blood lipid disorders, an inflammatory and pro-thrombotic state, hypertension, and insulin resistance. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Indeed, many women with abdominal obesity have a healthy BMI. (imsociety.org)
- Although it was very large in size and clearly demonstrated the clinical relevance of measuring waist circumference, IDEA was cross-sectional in design and only assessed the prevalence of diabetes and CVD-associated abdominal obesity. (myhealthywaist.org)
- The finding that waist circumference was a predictor of CHD incidence confirms the powerful impact this index of abdominal obesity has on CVD risk. (myhealthywaist.org)
- In the most recent obesity-management guidelines, measuring [waist circumference] was recommended among people who were either overweight or obese but not among people of normal weight," says Yangbo Sun, postdoctoral research scholar at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. (myfitnesspal.com)
- This might send those people with normal weight but with high abdominal fat … a wrong message that [they] are free of any particular obesity-related risk, while in fact, they are at elevated risk of mortality and might need risk-reduction interventions, such as lifestyle modifications and other interventions. (myfitnesspal.com)
- Studies have shown that a healthy diet … is associated with lower risk of central obesity [and] adequate physical activity has been shown to reduce abdominal adiposity in adults," Sun says. (myfitnesspal.com)
- Obesity is quantified with the body mass index (BMI), yet BMI does not reflect the fat distribution in the visceral abdominal volume (VAV) and subcutaneous abdominal volume (SAV). (biomedcentral.com)
- MS can be defined by the presence of abdominal obesity and any 2 of the following factors: increased fasting plasma glucose, increased TGs, reduced HDL cholesterol, and hypertension. (biomedcentral.com)
- Obesity can lead to menstrual disturbance, anovulation, miscarriage, pregnancy complications and subfecundity and infertility. (banglajol.info)
- Overweight and obese patients should be informed about the importance of pre-pregnancy weight reduction and should be encouraged to lose weight before the treatment to reduce the poor obstetrical outcomes due to obesity. (banglajol.info)
- We assessed the estimated visceral fat area (eVFA) by abdominal bioelectrical impedance analysis, glycemic control by the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and eating behavior by the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity questionnaire. (biomedcentral.com)
- The co-existence of impaired bone health (osteopenia/osteoporosis), reduced muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia), and increased adiposity (obesity) in middle-aged and older people has been identified in recent studies, leading to a proposal for the existence of "osteosarcopenic obesity" as a distinct entity. (springer.com)
- However, whether the concurrent existence of sarcopenia, osteoporosis and obesity leads to an increased risk of adverse musculoskeletal outcomes and mortality above and beyond the risks associated with the sum of the component parts remains to be proven and is a question of research interest. (springer.com)
Intra-abdominal fat5
- Visceral fat or abdominal fat (also known as organ fat or intra-abdominal fat) is located inside the abdominal cavity, packed between the organs (stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys, etc. (wikipedia.org)
- Visceral fat, or intra-abdominal fat, is stored deep within the abdominal cavity and surrounding organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is a type of fat that accumulates around your internal organs. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- The expanded intra-abdominal fat depot acts as a large "endocrine gland" that becomes inflamed and generates an insulin resistant and pro-inflammatory state that helps increase CHD risk. (myhealthywaist.org)
- When exposed to a surplus of calories, those of us who accumulate excess energy in lower body subcutaneous fat appear to be at lower risk of CHD, while those who cannot efficiently clear and store the energy in peripheral depots build up their intra-abdominal fat stores and increase their ectopic fat, a process leading to atherogenic metabolic disturbances that increase CHD risk. (myhealthywaist.org)
Increase in waist circumference2
- Findings indicate that the increase in waist circumference among diet soda drinkers, per follow-up interval, was almost triple that among non-users: 2.11 cm versus 0.77 cm, respectively. (sciencedaily.com)
- Several studies have previously shown that an increase in waist circumference increases CHD risk at any BMI level. (myhealthywaist.org)
Cavity5
- Mice have eight major adipose depots, four of which are within the abdominal cavity. (wikipedia.org)
- One 5-year study reported that eating 10 grams of soluble fiber per day was linked to a 3.7% reduction in the amount of fat in the abdominal cavity (28Trusted Source). (bodybuilding.com)
- In one study, 6 weeks of training just the abdominal muscles had no measurable effect on waist circumference or the amount of fat in the abdominal cavity (31Trusted Source). (bodybuilding.com)
- Visceral fat is deemed harmful because it's stored in the abdominal cavity next to many vital organs, including the liver, stomach and intestines. (express.co.uk)
- Situated deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding vital organs, this fat is more concerning. (articlecrafters.com)
Adiposity4
- measures of regional body fat included waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and sagittal abdominal diameter adiposity. (medscape.com)
- An important related aspect is that, during the menopausal transition, women develop increased adiposity mainly at the waist. (imsociety.org)
- It has been suggested that the CVD risk resulting from an elevated waist circumference may be a marker of excess intra-abdominal (visceral) adiposity, which is predictive of insulin resistance and a pro-atherogenic, thrombotic, and inflammatory profile [7]. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Furthermore, the EG decreased their waist circumference ( p = 0.005), a proxy of abdominal adiposity, and demonstrated an increased likelihood (73%) that a randomly selected change in muscle mass score from the EG would be greater than a randomly selected change score from the control group. (nature.com)
Visceral fat11
- Correlation studies cannot distinguish between cause and effect relationships between whether low testosterone induces visceral fat deposition or whether a large visceral fat deposit leads to low testosterone levels. (bhma.org)
- While some visceral fat is necessary to cushion and protect these organs, excessive accumulation can lead to health problems. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- One of the reasons why visceral fat is considered dangerous is that it can release hormones and chemicals that disrupt the body's natural balance, leading to insulin resistance, inflammation, and other metabolic issues. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- Excessive consumption of added sugars and refined carbohydrates can lead to weight gain and increased visceral fat. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- Belly fat , also known as visceral fat, accumulates around the abdominal organs and can have negative effects on health, increasing the risk of various diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. (bacchusgamma.org)
- Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, accumulates around the abdominal organs and can increase the risk of various diseases. (bacchusgamma.org)
- HOW TO get rid of visceral fat: This type of body fat is considered dangerous because of where it's stored in the body - too much can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. (express.co.uk)
- A diet high in saturated fat can lead to visceral fat build-up, so looking at what you eat is one of the best ways to help reduce it. (express.co.uk)
- One study in 23,876 adults showed a higher protein intake was linked to a lower body mass index, higher 'good' HDL cholesterol and a smaller waist circumference - a marker of visceral fat. (express.co.uk)
- Participants revealed a 12 per cent reduction in visceral fat and a five per cent decrease in overall body fat. (express.co.uk)
- Visceral fat produces hormones and chemicals that can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and inflammation, all of which contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. (articlecrafters.com)
Insulin resistance6
- Excess weight, especially abdominal fat, alters hormone and cytokine signaling, creating a chronic inflammatory state and insulin resistance. (sdgln.com)
- Visceral abdominal fat appears most metabolically active in driving insulin resistance through these pathways. (sdgln.com)
- This disruption can lead to insulin resistance, inflammation, and other metabolic issues, increasing the risk of developing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- The contribution of various lifestyle and therapeutic interventions to reducing body weight, abdominal fat in particular, and preventing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is examined below. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a large waist circumference (due to excess abdominal fat), hypertension, abnormal fasting plasma glucose or insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. (merckmanuals.com)
- Hemoglobin A1C levels measure blood sugar control over the previous 90 days with a level of 5.7% indicating insulin resistance and 6.5% or higher as Type 2 diabetes. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
Dual-Energy X-Ray A2
- Blood work and body composition measurements (as measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry scans) were taken at the start of the study and at the end of each diet period. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The primary outcome was change in abdominal fat, assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and cross-sectional computerized tomography scan. (natap.org)
Metabolic syndrome8
- Reducing abdominal fat is particularly beneficial given its connection to metabolic syndrome and increased risk for heart disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The severity of having one or more aggregated cardiovascular risk factors for metabolic syndrome is known as the metabolic syndrome severity (MetSS), and can be measured with the metabolic syndrome severity score (MetSSS). (biomedcentral.com)
- While there has been a role for the administration of synthetic testosterone, a more holistic approach, whereby patients improve their diet and limit their physical inactivity,can also lead to improved health and reverse the metabolic syndrome.The holistic approach can improve compliance, adherence and lead to lasting change. (bhma.org)
- Elevated waist circumference, a crude anthropometric index of the absolute amount of visceral adipose tissue, better predicts the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome and related disorders than BMI. (myhealthywaist.org)
- 3] found that the best predictors of incident metabolic syndrome over a 5 year follow-up were waist circumference, HDL cholesterol, and proinsulin levels. (myhealthywaist.org)
- The authors suggested that steps should be taken to address components of the metabolic syndrome, such as waist circumference, in order to reduce the risk of developing the syndrome and related complications such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (myhealthywaist.org)
- This study also showed that waist circumference was a better predictor of metabolic syndrome than directly measuring insulin sensitivity with an oral glucose tolerance test. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Significantly, the lifestyle intervention program reduced waist circumference by 4.4 ± 5.2 cm and improved both glucose-insulin homeostasis variables and lipoprotein-lipid parameters associated with the metabolic syndrome. (myhealthywaist.org)
Cardiovascular disease5
- Without sufficient insulin or insulin sensitivity, blood glucose levels become elevated, leading to complications like nerve damage, kidney disease, vision loss, and cardiovascular disease if uncontrolled. (sdgln.com)
- This study provided evidence that waist circumference predicted diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence in a sample of nearly 170,000 patients followed by primary care physicians in 63 countries worldwide. (myhealthywaist.org)
- It is well established that abdominal fat gain (the pot belly) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and type 2 diabetes. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
- Blood sample were analysed for cardiovascular disease risk factors (fasting blood sugar 100 mg/ dL, triglycerides 150 mg/dL, total cholesterol 200 mg/dL, systolic blood pressure 130 mmHg, diastolic blood pres- sure 85 mmHg and waist circumference 102 cm). (who.int)
- concurrently, these countries' populations often experience changes in diet and reductions in physical activity that lead to higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors (3). (cdc.gov)
Excess abdominal fat2
- Exercise also leads to reduced inflammation, lower blood sugar levels, and improvements in other metabolic problems associated with excess abdominal fat (35Trusted Source). (bodybuilding.com)
- Complications include cardiovascular disorders (particularly in people with excess abdominal fat). (merckmanuals.com)
Reduce abdominal fat2
- Helping to reduce abdominal fat is among the amazing health benefits of exercise. (bodybuilding.com)
- Although these observations should be considered indirect evidence, they fit with the notion that moderate weight loss (only 5 kg) can substantially reduce abdominal fat and produce clinical benefits [8]. (myhealthywaist.org)
Smaller waist2
- Women whose waist circumference was greater than 35 inches were 31% more likely to die within a 20-year period than those with smaller waist circumferences, even if their BMI fell in the "normal" range, according to research from a 2019 issue of JAMA Open Network . (myfitnesspal.com)
- Since ancient times, society has seen a smaller waist and larger hip size, a sign of female fertility, and recent research supports this fact. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
Increases5
- After adjustment for multiple potential confounders, interval waist circumference increases were 0.77 cm for non-users, 1.76 cm for occasional users, and 3.04 cm for daily users. (sciencedaily.com)
- This translates to waist circumference increases of 0.80 inches for non-users, 1.83 inches for occasional users, and 3.16 inches for daily users over the total 9.4-year SALSA follow-up period. (sciencedaily.com)
- For instance, the INTERHEART study comparing myocardial infarction cases with asymptomatic controls has clearly shown that an increased proportion of abdominal fat, as reflected by a high waist-to-hip circumference ratio, significantly increases the odds ratio for myocardial infarction [3]. (myhealthywaist.org)
- In addition, several prospective observational studies [4-6] have shown that an increased waist circumference increases risk of CHD independent of and beyond the "effect" of BMI. (myhealthywaist.org)
- For women, aging can also lead to redistribution of fat, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology , which showed post-menopausal women experienced increases in their waist circumferences - the classic definition of middle-aged spread - and decreases in the amount of fat on their legs. (myfitnesspal.com)
Participants2
- Information was collected through the "Questionnaire on Healthy Habits in Adolescents," validated for this age range, and the weight, height, and waist circumference of the participants were obtained. (bvsalud.org)
- In a survey of the first program participants, 60% showed improved blood pressure, blood sugar, and waist circumference in just four weeks. (coupang.com)
Adipose3
- Testosterone has been found to inhibit triglyceride uptake and lipoprotein lipase activity and cause a rapid turnover of triglycerides in abdominal adipose tissue (Martin et al, 1996). (bhma.org)
- The main purpose of radiofrequency (RF)-based devices for body contouring is to produce thermal stimulus which leads to skin tightening effect by dermal collagen production and decreases the volume of adipose tissue by a reduction of the adipocyte's cytosolic. (scirp.org)
- The causes of this preferential adipose tissue accumulation include an obesogenic and diabetogenic diet, a low level of physical activity leading to a positive energy balance, and genetic susceptibility. (myhealthywaist.org)
Uric acid3
- Then, we analyzed the effects on waist circumference, glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR index and uric acid compared to a control group of 19 overweight adolescents who did not receive any intervention. (bvsalud.org)
- The intervention program proved to be efficient in reducing waist circumference, HOMA-IR and uric acid levels of overweight adolescents. (bvsalud.org)
- People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say. (medicaldaily.com)
Diabetes5
- Some lifestyle changes, including weight reduction, increased levels of physical activity and changes in eating habits can prevent, or at least delay, the onset of type 2 diabetes 2 . (bvsalud.org)
- Several lifestyle intervention trials have highlighted the fact that increasing physical activity and adopting healthy eating habits can reduce body weight and waist circumference and lower the risk of developing diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. (myhealthywaist.org)
- After 4 years, the overall cumulative incidence of diabetes dropped by 58% in the lifestyle modification group, with the reduction directly linked to lifestyle changes. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Intermittent fasting is, however, also beneficial when diabetes does not yet exist, i.e. as a preventive measure ( 10 ). (bodyfast.app)
- MS has been proven to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus, leading to morbidity and mortality. (biomedcentral.com)
Significantly4
- Despite no differences in body weight or total fat mass, the almond diet significantly reduced abdominal fat mass, waist circumference and leg fat mass compared to the diet with the muffin snack. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- After the intervention, blood pressure was significantly ( p = 0.038) reduced in the exercise group (EG), with a higher reduction in men. (nature.com)
- Our lifestyle and dietary structure have significantly changed due to rapid economic development and improvements in quality of life, leading to the rapid occurrence of MS in recent years. (biomedcentral.com)
- Treatment with liraglutide (dose range: 0.3 to 0.9 mg/day) for 20.0 ± 6.4 days significantly reduced waist circumference, waist/hip ratio, eVFA. (biomedcentral.com)
Intake7
- Our study seeks to fill the age gap by exploring the adverse health effects of diet soda intake in individuals 65 years of age and older," explains lead author Sharon Fowler, MPH, from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. (sciencedaily.com)
- Diet soda intake, waist circumference, height, and weight were measured at study onset, and at three follow-ups in 2000-01, 2001-03, and 2003-04, for a total of 9.4 follow-up years. (sciencedaily.com)
- By using Ozempic, users can expect a significant reduction in food cravings, leading to healthier eating habits and decreased caloric intake. (angeliclifttrio.com)
- Lower-GI diets may result in greater body weight reduction compared with higher-GI diets because lower-GI foods have been shown to be more satiating and delay hunger and decrease subsequent energy intake," they add. (medscape.com)
- Studies show that a low choline intake can raise the risk of neural tube defects and lead to decreased cognitive function in the offspring ( 13 ). (perfectearthfoods.com)
- The authors found that increased waist circumference raised the risk of CHD, while increased hip girth seemed to confer some protection against CHD after adjustment for body mass index (BMI), age, systolic blood pressure, cholesterol, cigarette smoking, physical activity, and alcohol intake. (myhealthywaist.org)
- In addition, GLP-1 delays gastric emptying and induces satiety, leading to decreased energy intake and weight reduction. (biomedcentral.com)
Chest1
- A low center of mass, adjusted for height, corresponded to narrower shoulders, a lower waist-to-hip ratio and greater thigh circumference, but not the following variables: trunk length, chest circumference, lower limb length, hip width, hip circumference, waist circumference and body mass. (femininebeauty.info)
Belly6
- Losing abdominal fat, or belly fat, is a common weight loss goal. (bodybuilding.com)
- Our research found that substituting almonds for a high-carbohydrate snack improved numerous heart health risk factors, including the new finding that eating almonds reduced belly fat,' says Claire Berryman, PhD and lead researcher of the study. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Targeted exercises that focus on the abdominal muscles can help burn belly fat and strengthen your core, leading to a more toned and defined midsection. (bacchusgamma.org)
- Belly fat can affect breathing patterns during sleep, leading to sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing that can have a significant impact on overall well-being. (articlecrafters.com)
- A sedentary lifestyle with minimal physical activity can lead to weight gain and the accumulation of excess belly fat. (articlecrafters.com)
- Implement stress reduction techniques, such as meditation or yoga, to lower cortisol levels and minimize the impact of stress on belly fat accumulation. (articlecrafters.com)
Intervention1
- Regularly assessing these aspects can lead to early intervention when necessary. (midlandsurgentcare.com)
Risks2
- For testosterone, doctors are afraid that replacing this hormone leads to prostate cancer and cardiovascular risks of heart attack and stroke. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
- This plan will help them bring their waist measurements down and reduce the risks of developing adverse health conditions. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
Negatively1
- Using body measurements from 119 female students, we show that RCoM correlates negatively with only maximal thigh circumference and positively with only WHR and shoulder width. (femininebeauty.info)
Study10
- Another study found that exercise completely prevented people from regaining abdominal fat after weight loss, implying that exercise is particularly important during weight maintenance (34Trusted Source). (bodybuilding.com)
- The twelve-week, randomized, controlled clinical study, led by researchers at Penn State University, was conducted in 52 overweight, middle-aged adults who had high total and LDL cholesterol but were otherwise healthy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- E]ncouragement of the consumption of pasta in the context of a low-GI dietary pattern does not cause harm and may even lead to spontaneous weight loss," study authors reaffirm. (medscape.com)
- therefore the objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel RF device used for focal fat reduction. (scirp.org)
- One study compared popular weight loss methods - a high dairy diet, abdominal exercise and a reduced calorie diet. (express.co.uk)
- In an issue of Circulation published last December [2], investigators of the EPIC-Norfolk study reported results of a careful investigation of the relationship of waist and hip circumferences to coronary heart disease (CHD) incidence. (myhealthywaist.org)
- This study shows that serum estradiol is correlated with BMI and other fat-distribution measures in postmenopausal endometrial cancer patients. (biomedcentral.com)
- This study aimed to investigate the effects of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) on infertility in women of childbearing age. (banglajol.info)
- Important variables in this study were age, BMI, waist circumference and Blood Pressure. (banglajol.info)
- In the study, among the infertile women increased BMI was found in 50% cases and increased waist circumference was found in 76% cases. (banglajol.info)
Individuals6
- With its remarkable results and positive impact on weight loss, Ozempic has become a leading choice for individuals seeking effective and sustainable weight management solutions. (angeliclifttrio.com)
- For example, impaired control of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), especially in individuals with high thoracic and cervical SCI, can lead to hypotension, bradycardia, and autonomic dysreflexia. (medscape.com)
- Individuals with a healthy BMI can also be at increased risk of developing health problems if they store too much fat around their abdominal region. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Individuals with a waist-to-hip ratio higher than the prescribed ideal range must consult dieticians to help them make the necessary changes in their daily routine. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Individuals with waist circumference higher than the advisable range must consult their doctors or dieticians and chart an ideal dietary and lifestyle plan. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Individuals with a normal and healthy BMI may also have a high waist to hip ratio based on how one's body stores fat. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
Women7
- Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. (duongsinhthucphap.org)
- By regressing waist values to CHD risk, the authors estimated that a 5 cm drop in waist circumference could reduce CHD risk by 11% in men and 15% in women. (myhealthywaist.org)
- The alarming degree to which OSA is clinically diagnosed in middle-aged men and women makes it a significant public health problem, and increasing evidence indicates that untreated OSA can lead to several comorbid disorders. (hindawi.com)
- Since the early Victorian era, women and men have consciously tried to get as low a waist-to-hip ratio as possible. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- However, studies show that waist-to-hip ratios of 0.7 and 0.85 are ideal for women and men. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Previous research by the Nature Journal has determined how one might categorise the waist to hip ratios for men and women. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Large waist circumference was more common among women than among men. (cdc.gov)
Disrupt hormonal2
- Inadequate sleep can disrupt hormonal balance and lead to weight gain. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- Inadequate sleep can disrupt hormonal regulation, leading to increased appetite and weight gain. (articlecrafters.com)
Deposition1
- Chronic stress can lead to hormonal imbalances that promote fat deposition in the abdominal region. (articlecrafters.com)
Diet3
- In contrast, there was no effect from the same diet on waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, or sagittal abdominal diameter compared with higher-GI diets. (medscape.com)
- Removal of two studies from the meta-analysis in which the effect of diet on waist circumference in the context of a low-GI diet was evaluated did show a significant effect from pasta on waist circumference, where the mean difference was a loss of approximately 60 cm compared with a higher-GI diet. (medscape.com)
- Consuming a diet high in processed foods, sugary beverages, and unhealthy fats can promote fat storage, particularly in the abdominal area. (articlecrafters.com)
Overweight1
- Overweight youth are more susceptible to metabolic disorders, since the accumulation of body fat, especially in the abdominal region, generates an increase in fatty acids circulating in the bloodstream, which consequently impairs insulin signaling and leads to a reduction in sensitivity of receptors and tissue response to cellular actions that are mediated by this hormone 1,3,4 . (bvsalud.org)
High2
- A high consumption of high calorie and low-density food and a reduction of physical activity (PA) has led to an increase of MetS in Western countries but also in developing countries which have changed to a Western lifestyle [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Moreover, physical activity of within the next 4 years of fol ow-up 120-240 minutes per week of aero- high intensity leads to more pro- than those who decreased their ac- bic exercise at intensities of 40-85% nounced weight loss than physical tivity levels by 16.3 MET-hours per of maximum heart rate were relat- activity of lower intensity. (who.int)
Diastolic1
- A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of ≈1 mmHg for each kilogram of weight loss (8). (researchgate.net)
Testosterone3
- A series of studies published in 2001 show that improving testosterone levels result in increased muscle strength and volume, improved hemoglobin levels and rising Insulin Like Growth Factor-1, the latter of which is an indirect measure of human growth hormone levels. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
- The enzyme aromatase can convert testosterone to estradiol so measuring estradiol levels is part of the protocol for monitoring men on testosterone replacement. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
- Testosterone therapy results in reduction of total body fat, waist circumference with increased lean muscle mass. (healthwithoutrisk.com)
Health8
- It will lead to better-fitting clothes and better metabolic health. (fitnessvolt.com)
- Loss of muscle will lead to a decrease in metabolic health. (fitnessvolt.com)
- However, this ongoing trend makes us wonder why the waist to hip ratio is so important and its impact on our health. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Waist to Hip Ratio: How Does it Affect Your Health? (buyhealthyproduct.com)
- Abdominal fat can be a risk factor for heart disease and other health conditions. (midlandsurgentcare.com)
- Unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal, and snacking after 9 p.m. can lead to poor health. (medicaldaily.com)
- Policymakers need to provide social protective measures to improve coping in critical health events. (bvsalud.org)
- First, Grenada's geographic isolation made it amenable to public health measures focusing on the modification of local health practices, which are highly influenced by community health leaders. (cdc.gov)
Lipid levels1
- However, neither serum sex steroids nor lipid levels were measured in these studies. (biomedcentral.com)
Physical3
- And when you combine physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even greater. (duongsinhthucphap.org)
- Physical exercise, when practiced regularly and in adequate doses, is a proven nonpharmacological measure that helps to prevent and reverse noncommunicable diseases, as well as reduce mortality rates from any cause. (nature.com)
- Many risk factors for CVD are uals with mild to moderate physical activity levels, even modifiable with specific prevention measures. (who.int)
Weight loss8
- The medium chain triglycerides in the oil have been shown to increase 24 hour energy expenditure by as much as 5%, potentially leading to significant weight loss over the long term. (justnaturallyhealthy.com)
- Previous studies showed that regular almond consumption did not lead to significant changes in body weight, indicating that nutrient-rich almonds can be incorporated in weight-maintenance and weight-loss diets. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Extreme and restrictive diets may lead to short-term weight loss, but they are not sustainable and can trigger a rebound effect, causing weight gain in the long run. (ayurvedicmantra.com)
- Conclusions: The majority of the patients exhibited a substantial circumferential reduction, not at the expense of weight loss. (scirp.org)
- The authors also pointed out that reducing waist circumference by such an amount (5 cm) can certainly be achieved with moderate weight loss. (myhealthywaist.org)
- For instance, as a rule of thumb, we often mention that a weight loss of 1 kg is associated with a reduction in waist circumference of approximately 1 cm. (myhealthywaist.org)
- Weight loss does not always lead to a shredded physique. (fitnessvolt.com)
- Bone mass loss will lead to weight loss but is dangerous. (fitnessvolt.com)
Accumulation2
- Objective: To investigate the effects of TH9507, a novel growth hormone releasing factor, on abdominal fat accumulation, metabolic and safety parameters in HIV-infected patients with central fat accumulation. (natap.org)
- In non-HIV-infected patients [6] and among HIV-infected patients with changes in fat distribution [7], increased waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and central fat accumulation is related to increased metabolic risk indices. (natap.org)
Homeostasis1
- A plethora of microorganisms have colonized the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by the time that we are born, and they play a crucial role in building our future physiology and immunity, leading to homeostasis of the internal environment. (biomedcentral.com)
Body mass1
- Alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were also measured, as was body mass index (BMI). (who.int)