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According to a new study published this September in the journal BMJ, the bigger our waistlines grow, the higher the risk of death from all causes. But it’s belly fat in particular that is associated with an average of increase in mortality of 11%. This is regardless of your overall body fat content or BMI (body… Continue reading How Excess Belly Fat Impacts Overall Wellness
Disinfectant use may be causing higher BMI (Body Mass Index) scores in our children. Infants in homes where disinfectants were used at least once weekly showed higher levels of certain gut bacteria. 3 years later, those same children had a higher BMI score. Gut microbiota refers to the community of bacteria that live harmoniously together… Continue reading Do Household Disinfectants Cause Higher BMIs In Children?
What is a good weight for me? This is the most commonly asked question within weight loss, and has been researched for years. Currently, we follow the guidelines of the the body mass index (BMI) or Quetelet index. BMI is a value derived from the mass (a word often interchanged with "weight"), and height of… Continue reading Weight Loss: Understanding BMI