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Frequent Business Travelers -High Rates of Obesity

Posted by on Saturday, April 30, 2011, In : Risk Factors

Employees who do extensive business travel have an increased risk for obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

According to a recent study they were 92% percent more likely to be obese and more likely to have high cholesterol and blood pressure.

More than 130,000 employees from a corporate wellness program were involved in the study to compare health risks of business travellers.

Researchers found that those who travelled extensively were also 260 percent more likely than light ...
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Slightly Overweight Can Be A Health Risk

Posted by on Monday, December 20, 2010, In : Risk Factors

Researchers examined 1.5 million adults and found that even slightly over weight is a health risk.

A healthy weight is a body mass index (BMI) of 20- 24.9, this means that a BMI of 25.9 can put the person at risk.

If you need to reduce your BMI, now is a good time to start planning , you can start setting weight loss goals now.

You can read more about the study by clicking on the link below.

Health Buzz: Being Slightly Overweight Can Put You at Risk, Study Finds - US News and World Re...

Adding A Tan to Your Weight Loss Plans

Posted by on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, In : Risk Factors

If you are thinking of tanning and the sunbed is your choice you may be putttng your health at risk.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning people under18 to stay away from tanning beds and alerting others to their health risks.

Most lights used in tanning beds give off ultraviolet radiation which causes skin and eye cancers.

According to researchers Melonoma, the most diagnosed cancer in women in their 20's may as a result of an increase in the use of tanning beds.

The warnings sent o...
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What Are The Risks For An Unhealthy Weight?

Posted by on Saturday, June 19, 2010, In : Risk Factors

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Risk Factors For Obesity

The risk for obesity starts as early as before birth; maternal factors such as smoking, gestational diabetes and obesity increase the chances of a child developing into an obese adult. Breastfeeding reduces the risk.

Other risk factors are:

A low fibre diet

Consuming more calories than the body can burn

A diet high in saturated fat

Overeating/Bing eating

Sitting for long hours

Adolescents who begin smoking

Lack of physical activity

Adults who ...