In 1998, the National Heart Lung Blood Institute released new guidelines for determining overweight and obesity. They developed the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measurement tool. In simple terms, it is a ratio of height to weight. BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women but it does have some limitations: BMI charts are available online at www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, Overweight and Obesity: Health Consequences

No, pathomechanics cause the abnormal pull of the planter fascier of the heel. Being overweight aggravates the symptoms but does not cause them.

You wouldn't believe how many times I've heard someone say they'd get a massage if they lost weight first or didn't have that cellulite on the back of their thighs. Don't let this stop you. You're denying yourself quite a pleasurable experience. Massage therapists have seen bodies in every imaginable shape and size, from young to old, and they're not there trying to judge your physique or ogle your body.

You need to determine your child's BMI (body mass index) and plot it on a BMI chart. To calculate the BMI click here.

You've heard it all before, cut down on your overall calorie intake.But what if you need the feeling of a full stomach at all times, the answer is Fruits! Yes, Plenty of Fruits, whenever you feel like munching, eat fruits. Fruits are wonderful at giving you the sensation of fullness, without excess calories and are naturally good for you.

Yes. Everyone is put together differently in mind, body and spirit. You'll feel comfortable here - no judgement. We'll help you become your best.

If you're overweight you probably already know it, but there are a couple of indicators that can let you know whether your weight increases your risk for health problems like heart disease. Waist-to-hip ratio is a useful indicator, and is simple to determine. Stand in front of a full-length mirror so that you can easily see the areas you are measuring. Use a tape measure to measure your waist circumference at the level of your navel. Next, measure your hip circumference at its widest point.

Obesity is measured with a body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while individuals with a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese. You can find out your BMI using the calculator at www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi, or the chart at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi_tbl.htm.

There are many ways to determine whether a person is overweight. BMI (Body Mass Index) is established as a guide for most people as measure of weight status for healthy adults aged 20 - 65

Yoga is not about being flexible, young or thin. If you look at the photos on our web site, you can see that students all are ages and sizes with varying degrees of flexibility. You do not have to be flexible, nor do you have to be a life long 'yogi' to teach! What is important is having the desire to help others learn to love yoga, heal themselves, and take their lives to new places through the practice of yoga.

Yes, by all means. Some have reported weight loss of up to 40 lbs. in one month! Usually an overweight person can expect to lose around 20 lbs. in the first month. If you take the program on a long-term basis after the first month, it is easy to lose more weight and keep it off.

Kids become overweight for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these. In rare cases, a medical problem, such as an endocrine disorder, may cause a child to become overweight. Your doctor can perform a careful physical exam and some blood tests, if necessary, to rule out this type of problem.

No question about it! Losing weight is definitely a side-benefit of Commando Krav Maga. Classes always include warm-up and workout. However, it's more accurate to say you will lose fat. If you're not overweight by much, your weight reading on the scale may not change significantly. That's because with Krav Maga, you'll be losing body fat and gaining lean muscle, which weighs more than fat. You'll notice the difference in the way your clothes fit and your new, more shapely, toned appearance.

Yes. While many people with Sleep Apnea are overweight, not all sufferers have a weight problem. If you exhibit other characteristics of Sleep Apnea, you should be evaluated. More on weight and Sleep Apnea:

Yes, you can, but if you are seriously overweight or have any other particular health problem, it is always advisable to consult your physician before starting any new exercise program. Yogilates is a very effective way of burning calories and controlling cravings. It complements aerobic exercise programs nicely.

Yes! It doesn't matter whether you are very skinny, or 100 pounds + overweight, the course will allow you to gain muscle while reducing body fat to VERY low levels! In fact, adding muscle mass will greatly enhance the fat loss process, as muscle burns calories, helping you to lose excess body fat quickly AND PERMANENTLY.

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a figure calculated using your height and weight. The exact formula is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in metres squared. It is a crude measurement only suitable for sedentary people because it does not take into account your muscle. For the same volume, muscle weighs more than fat and is the reason why most toned people will have a BMI measurement that is not very reflective of their true condition.

Height-weight charts are statistical landmarks developed in the 1930's by looking at height and average ranges of body mass of men of military age for whom the mortality rate was lowest. They did not take into account specific causes of death or the quality of health prior to death. At that time a man more than fifteen percent above the highest number in the range was considered obese and a health risk. In the 1940's it also meant he was ineligible for military duty.

The Zone is not a diet. It's a lifelong hormonal control program. Loss of excess body fat is only a pleasant and very desirable side effect. In addition, the Zone is the only dietary program that has been demonstrated to reverse the aging process. Although the Zone was originally developed for cardiovascular patients, it was extensively tested on world-class athletes. Between those two extremes lies everyone else.

Children and adolescents are considered overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is over the 95th percentile for their age and gender. BMI is the measurement of choice for most health care providers to determine whether your child or adolescent is at a healthy weight for their age, height and gender. BMI is derived from height and weight measurements, and then plotted on a gender-specific chart to determine the percentile.

I remember asking Dr. Piller on my first visit, "when do you want me to come back?" and he said, "You don't need to come back." I said, "how will I know I'm better?" and he just said, "You'll know".

Only a trained specialist like a gynecologist, urologist or uro-gynecologist can diagnose SUI. However, if you can answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you may be experiencing urinary incontinence.

We will let you know if you are a winner and you will be able to see your rank at all times on the OurStage.com site. These rankings are not always final at the last minutes of a month because of lag time in calculating scores or collecting all votes, so your rank may not be final. (return to top)

Urinary frequency or other bladder symptoms caused by compression of the bladder by fibroids or compression of the ureters, which can cause hydronephrosis.

Most of us are ready to quit when there is little joy left in smoking or have been diagnosed with a smoking-related problem that threatens our health. Why wait? You wouldn't stand in the road until a car hit you before trying to move out of its way. There seem to be those things in life that each of us can resist doing even while others cannot. For instance, perhaps some of your friends can't resist a second or third helping of food but you can't.