I am writing a paper on the abuse of laxatives as a weight loss method for health and fitness class. I have found nearly all of the information that was required; however, I cannot find how many laxatives an "abuser" takes for weight loss. All that comes up when I look it up [...]
At work we are having a "Biggest Loser " weight lose challenge of 5 woman ,but we all weigh different amounts of weight who ever loses the most percent of their weight will win $180.00 How would you determine the weight lose to be fair ? Would it be the percent of weight lost or [...]
By moderately overweight, I mean 10-20 pounds overweight. BMI of 26 or 27.
I’m sure the medical community will tell you otherwise and want to start you on some kind of medication.
What is moderately overweight? I consider myself to be moderately overweight but my BMI says that I am obese. As I get older [...]
How many pounds are you overweight and like to loose? I need to loose 25 pounds.
I’m 5′5", small-boned, presently weigh 135, and wear size 16 pants. Most of the fat is centered around the waist and tummy.
I have just lost 10 pounds over the past five months (I used to weigh 145 and wear [...]
When I was pregnant with my son I did a lot of research that suggested that breastfed babies do not become overweight. However I have friend that has been breastfeeding her baby for over a year. He is so overweight that he can hardly stand much less walk. Any ideas why he could be over [...]
I use my computer 14-18 hours per day, I’m wondering if it’s unhealthy (aside from obesity, and vision problems (and pale if you’d count that)) what health risks are there, compared to lets say, just siting in a chair and doing nothing for 14-18 hours a day.
Yes it is, it really screws your eyes and [...]
Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution? What all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Heart disease
C. Acne
D. Asthma
D. I think asthma
I am doing a case study and i have to ask, is obesity bad for your health, can anyone think of why it WOULDN’T as i can find plenty reason why it IS?
It is called the obesity paradox.
Being overweight can actually help you in the long run. Weight itself is not a health problem, [...]
I’m 15 and have a healthy weight of 115 for a 5′3 person. But this is purely through diet, because I barely do much exercise at all and lead a sedentary lifestyle. I don’t feel lean, I feel saggy, in both my face and body, even though I’m in the healthy weight zone. But IDK [...]
I just noticed that not drinking alot of water for the longest time since I can remember has been damaging my health. I think this is why I have so little energy
I plan to start drinking more water, what differences should I see in my health afterward?
Well you’ll be more hydrated and will have more [...]