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Weight Loss News

What can you say about weight loss? Actually, the better question might be – what can’t you say about weight loss? Is there a more intensely discussed health topic today?

Here you can find all types of articles about how to win the ‘battle of the bulge’. From psychological approaches to common sense plans to make you a smaller person, this is the place to shrink that waist!

Weight Loss

Obesity Fighting Drug Passes Phase III Testing

Allie Montgomery, December 13, 2008

At some point in time most of us have tried the popular diet pills hoping for great results and have found minimal weight loss. Time after time,...

Making Weight Loss Worth Your While

Neomi Heroux, December 12, 2008

To loosely quote a famous author: You should know what you will or will not do for love or money.

Can Red Wine in Pill Form Help You Lose Weight?

Allie Montgomery, November 6, 2008

Scientists have long been on the search for a new fat-burning medication and it looks like they have found a new candidate that could help keep...

Incision-Free Weight Loss Surgery in Experimental Phase

Madeline Ellis, October 23, 2008

Obesity is proliferating in the United States. Research statistics show that between 1962 and 2000, the number of obese Americans grew from 13 percent to 31 percent of the population. Obesity surgery has been shown to be the only long-term effective means of weight loss for morbidly obese patients, typically working far better than diet, exercise or drugs.

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BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) CALCULATOR

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The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a stastical measure of weight ranges. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight by your height. You shouldn't use BMI as a diagnosis - it's intended to give you an idea of how heavy you are relative to other people of your height. Try our BMI calculator to see if your weight falls within a healthy range.

A BMI of under 18.5 suggests that you may be underweight. This may be symptomatic of an underlying condition which may require medical attention. BMI is an approximate measure based on statistical trends - you could very well be perfectly healthy. Talk to your doctor for more advice.

A BMI between 18.5 and 25 suggests your weight is at a healthy level. This does not mean that you need not worry about cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems associated with weight. For a more accurate assesment, see your doctor.

BMI results between 25 to 30 are in the overweight range. You may be at greater risk of obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. BMI is simply a statistical average, and should not be considered an authoritative assessment of your health. See your doctor if you have any concerns.

A BMI above 30 may mean that you are obese, and have an unhealthy proportion of body fat. BMI results are based on statistical trends, and in your case may not be accurate (particularly if you have high muscle or bone mass). See your doctor if you have any concerns.