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5 days ago · Updated March 4, 2024. Obesity is a big health issue caused by too much body fat, which leads to lifelong risks. An even more serious form is called morbid obesity. In 2019, about 40% of Americans were obese, and 18% had morbid obesity. To assess and categorize these risks, health professionals use BMI (Body Mass Index) as a key indicator.
5 days ago · Men tend to lose weight faster than women primarily due to differences in body composition, muscle mass, hormonal profiles, and fat loss patterns. These physiological factors contribute to men burning more calories and experiencing more efficient weight loss.
5 days ago · Written by Andrew Le, MD. Updated May 29, 2024. If you're putting in a lot of effort and resources to lose weight but still struggling, chronic inflammation might be part of the problem. Research has shown a link between ongoing inflammation and gaining extra weight.
4 days ago · Treatment and management of high cortisol levels focuses on addressing the underlying cause. This article discusses how high levels of cortisol can influence weight gain and lead to belly fat. It also covers the causes of high cortisol levels, as well as how you can treat and manage this condition.
1 day ago · Recognize the risk factors and the complications associated with involuntary weight loss and protein energy malnutrition (PEM). Describe the metabolic disorders associated with the "stress response" to injury and to poor nutrition, which leads to loss of lean body mass, resulting in significant morbidity.
2 days ago · A prominent theme in their findings is that the link between weight and depression is complex. There are reasons why you might gain or lose weight if you are depressed, and those reasons go in both directions—weight issues can worsen depression, and depression can contribute to weight problems.
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1 day ago · Chart for Men. The following table tells you about your fitness level in relation to the percentage of fat you have. Your overall health will be better when you keep your body fat percentage within the normal range. You will have more toned muscles with improved appearance.
