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Most Recently Shared on December 2, 2010 at 7:35 pm By:

Weight Measurements May Be More Accurate Using Waist Circumference Than BMI, Study Says

huffingtonpost.com — “For all we know about the complex relationship between obesity and health, experts still face a fundamental problem: The tools used to measure body fat can fail to give a true sense of a person's weight-related health risks.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2012 at 2:27 pm By:

lisamarieblaski Lisa Marie Blaskie Nurse

Better Than BMI? Study Promotes Alternate Measure http://t.co/sdTqQSVf via @huffingtonpost

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A Better Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risk?

webmd.com — “BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered. New research suggests that the better way to know where you stand concerning health risks related to your amount of body fat is your waist-to-height ratio.View full resource at webmd.com

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Obesity Prevention Program for Girls Not Associated with Significant Difference in Body Mass Index

newswise.com — “An Australian school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls was not associated with statistically significant differences in body mass index (BMI) and other body composition measures, however the small changes may be related to clinically important health outcomes, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.View full resource at newswise.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm By:

mednewswise Thom Canalichio Health News

#health news: Obesity Prevention Program for Girls Not Associated with Significant Difference in Body Mass Index http://t.co/Tp6yi2ev

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Losing weight when obese can prevent or cure diabetes, whatever the initial BMI, study suggests

sciencedaily.com — “Lowering your BMI by five units can dramatically reduce your risk of diabetes, whatever your initial weight, says new research. The findings show that even severely obese patients with diabetes can potentially rid themselves of the disease.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 11:35 am By:

stbevins Shaun Bevins, PT, MPT Therapist, Physical Therapist, Active Health Library, and Fitness Enthusiast

Losing weight when obese can prevent or cure diabetes, whatever the initial BMI, study suggests http://t.co/47irPMzN

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After IVF, Some Couples Still Get Pregnant Naturally: FertilityAuthority

fertilityauthority.com — “After IVF, Some Couples Still Get Pregnant Naturally: FertilityAuthorityView full resource at fertilityauthority.com

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FertilityAuthor FertilityAuthority Health Site

Infertile? You might still get pregnant naturally, according to new research in Fertility and Sterility. http://t.co/BMiRGUwj

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Elevation in BMI can up stroke risk

post.jagran.com — “Denmark: Maintaining a lower body mass index (BMI) can help reduce the risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), say researchers. BMI, alongside age, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, and individualsView full resource at post.jagran.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 8:21 am By:

EndoNeuro Thomas Grobelny Doctor, Neurology, Radiologist, and Physician

Stroke News: Elevation in BMI can up stroke risk - Jagran Post: Elevation in BMI can up stro... http://t.co/VSbzFZjq ChicagoEndovascular

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Genetic Factors Related To Weight Gain May Be Counteracted By Sleeping Longer

medicalnewstoday.com — “Toss out another old wives' tale: Sleeping too much does not make you fat. Quite the opposite, according to a new study examining sleep and body mass index (BMI) in twins, which found that sleepinView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 7:06 am By:

mnt_sleep MNT Sleep News Health News

Genetic Factors Related To Weight Gain May Be Counteracted By Sleeping Longer http://t.co/CQ2CGjNk #sleep

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Evidence Supports Causal Link Between Increased BMI And Ischemic Heart Disease

medicalnewstoday.com — “A Mendelian randomization analysis conducted by Borge Nordestgaard of Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark and colleagues, using data from observational studies, supports a causal relationshipView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 7:05 am By:

mnt_weightloss MNT Weight Loss News Health News

Evidence Supports Causal Link Between Increased BMI And Ischemic Heart Disease http://t.co/ukbc3heE #weightloss

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Top 10 Pharma CEO Salaries of 2011 - FiercePharma

fiercepharma.com — “Top 10 Pharma CEO Salaries of 2011 - FiercePharmaView full resource at fiercepharma.com

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator - Health - EverydayHealth.com

everydayhealth.com — “Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator - Toolkit -EverydayHealth.comView full resource at everydayhealth.com

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New Study Shows Obesity Rate Is Actually Far Worse than Previously Recognized

mmshealthyforlife.com — “By Dr. Mercola In the United States, where two-thirds of all states already have obesity rates exceeding 25 percent, and 12 states now have obesity rates over 30 percent, it is shocking to hear that these rates may actually be underestimated. But this is precisely what new research has revealed.14 Body-mass index (BMI), which gauges weight in relation to height and is widely used as a measure of overweight and obesity, is to blame for the flawed assessments. Are Nearly 60% of Americans Obese? ReView full resource at mmshealthyforlife.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 3:31 am By:

High BMI Tied to Non-Specific Foot Pain, Plantar Heel Pain

painlive.com — “Increased body mass index correlates with non-specific foot pain in the general population, and with chronic plantar heel pain in a non-athletic population, according to a meta-analysis published online April 13 in Obesity Reviews.View full resource at painlive.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm By:

HCPLive_Pain HCPLive Pain Management

High BMI Tied to Non-Specific Foot Pain, Plantar Heel Pain http://t.co/bw3aHZm5

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Q&A: What Does My Body Mass Index (BMI) Mean? | Highlight HEALTH

highlighthealth.com — “Q&A is a biweekly series answering YOUR questions about the science of health.View full resource at highlighthealth.com

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EM FOD...Increased... | Facebook

facebook.com — “Everyday Medicine wrote: EM FOD...Increased BMI(Body Mass Index)... Join Facebook to connect with Everyday Medicine and others you may know.View full resource at facebook.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 8:48 pm By:

RyanTheTall Ryan A. Stanton MD Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician

EM FOD...Increased BMI(Body Mass Index) is strongly to chronic #foot pain and plantar fasciitis. #Weight loss is... http://t.co/8dJojvIz

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