The Average American Woman Weighs This Much
The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...
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Obesity in the 21st century goes beyond the scale weight and BMI: "We must measure the presence of adipose tissue that damages organs"
A document endorsed by more than 56 experts worldwide, published in 'The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology', proposes a change ...
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Being fit matters more than weight for long-term health, research shows
Cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduces mortality risks regardless of BMI, highlighting fitness as a critical health ...
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Fitness level trumps weight in combatting premature death, study finds
Staying active is more important than a number on the scale when it comes to preventing premature death, a recent study shows.
How weight loss could tip America’s economic scales
Americans largely believe that losing weight can make a big difference both in daily life and in the country as a whole. In ...