Tag: obesity
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Obesity Redefined: Study finds nearly 70% of US adults would be obese under new criteria
New obesity criteria shift the goalposts A landmark study from Mass General Brigham applies an updated obesity framework to a large US dataset and finds a dramatic reclassification: 68.6% of adults would be labeled obese under the new criteria, compared with 42.9% under the traditional BMI-alone standard. The jump is most pronounced among those with…
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Obesity Redefined: Why Nearly 70% of US Adults Could Be Obese Under New Criteria
New obesity metrics shift the goalposts for American health A landmark shift in how obesity is defined could reclassify a dramatic share of the U.S. adult population as obese. A new framework combines traditional BMI with measurements of fat distribution, revealing that roughly 68.6% of adults meet the updated obesity criteria, up from 42.9% under…
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Obesity Redefined: Why Nearly 70% of U.S. Adults Could Be Classified as Obese
The big shift in how we measure obesity A landmark redefinition of obesity is reshaping how health professionals identify risk. While traditional BMI (body mass index) has long served as the standard, researchers are now combining BMI with direct measures of fat distribution—such as waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio—to capture metabolic risk more…
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Individualized Walking Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity in Taiwanese Obese Young Adults
Introduction Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge linked to non-communicable diseases and adverse outcomes in infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19. In Taiwan, obesity among young adults requires targeted strategies to promote physical activity (PA) effectively. Recent work suggests that cadence—the pace of steps per minute—can predict PA intensity (measured in METs) and that personalized…
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Personalized Cadence Targets: Moderate to Vigorous Walking Thresholds for Obese Taiwanese Young Adults
Introduction: The need for personalized activity targets Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with obesity-linked diseases on the rise even in the post-pandemic era. For overweight and obese adults, especially young adults in Taiwan, simply prescribing generic activity minutes may fall short of enabling sustained, meaningful weight management. Recent research suggests that cadence—how fast…
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Individualized walking cadence thresholds for moderate-to-vigorous intensity in Taiwanese obese young adults
Introduction Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with rising rates of overweight and obesity contributing to increased risk for non-communicable diseases. In Taiwan, obesity among young adults calls for targeted strategies to promote physical activity. Recent research suggests that cadence—the rate of steps per minute—can reliably predict walking intensity (measured in METs). However, cadence…
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World Arthritis Day: Why more people in their 30s and 40s are getting arthritis, according to an Orthopaedics
Understanding the Trend: Arthritis Isn’t Just an Older Person’s Disease World Arthritis Day shines a light on a growing health concern: more people in their 30s and 40s are living with arthritis. Traditionally viewed as a condition of later life, arthritis now affects younger adults who experience joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation at a much…
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World Arthritis Day: Why Younger Adults in Their 30s and 40s Are Getting Arthritis
World Arthritis Day Spotlight: A Shift in Who Gets Arthritis Arthritis is increasingly no longer the exclusive concern of older adults. On World Arthritis Day, health experts highlight a worrying trend: many people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation earlier in life. This shift is tied to a combination…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Among Older Adults in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction As populations age globally, sarcopenia—an age-related loss of muscle mass and function—poses increasing health and economic challenges. When obesity coexists with sarcopenia, the adverse outcomes amplify, a condition termed sarcopenic obesity (SO). This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of sarcopenia and SO among older adults in Shanghai and explores their associations with body composition…
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Exercise Could Help Weight Management for Breast Cancer Survivors on Estrogen-Blocking Therapy
New insights on exercise and weight in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors are navigating more than cancer treatment. A growing body of research suggests that exercise can play a crucial role in weight management for women undergoing long-term estrogen-blocking therapy, a common part of treatment plans. A recent study from the University of British…