BMI is a standard measurement used to evaluate an individual’s weight in relation to height. Weight and body fat standards are often set for military organizations -- the Navy, the Air Force, the Army, the Marines and the Coast Guard -- and recruits must meet these standards to enlist or maintain membership.
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In the past, weight management in obese people relied solely on low-calorie or hypocaloric diets. Through research and scientific breakthroughs, it is apparent that weigh loss in obese people can be better achieved through a combination of hypocaloric dieting, lifestyle modification and exercise.
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During acne flare-ups, you may sometimes notice that you develop large, painful bumps under the skin on your face. These bumps are called nodules and are a particularly severe form of acne.
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Kissing is good for your relationship, but you may wonder if it does your body any good. Stop wondering. Giving your lips a good workout apparently is okay for the rest of you as well: Kissing burns calories.
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The Gazelle is a piece of home workout equipment. It provides a full body, low-impact workout. Before starting any new exercise program, talk to your doctor to make sure you're healthy enough to begin.
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Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory enzymes, and have enough fiber to boost your digestion. Strawberries are an integral part of the Fat Resistance Diet program and can be eaten by themselves or with cereal, oatmeal and even yogurt.
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Sculpt N' Cleanse is an herbal colon cleanse product that may support your weight loss goals. Health Direct, the manufacturer, claims that cleansing toxins from the body represents the first step of an effective weight loss plan.
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When a mole or freckle occurs in the white part of the eye, or sclera, it attracts more attention and may raise concerns about a health problem. These freckles are usually harmless. If the spot occurs suddenly, however, it may be a sign of a malignant cancer.
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A broken bone, sprain, dislocated shoulder or other arm injury requiring a sling creates a difficult, but not impossible, bathing experience. Still, skipping a dip into your bathtub isn’t an option for most. When you have to wear a sling it will take a bit more time, patience and creativity in order to stay clean.
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Losing weight by melting ice makes sense from a physics standpoint. Oregon-based physicist William Butler reports that it takes approximately one calorie to bring one ounce of ice to body temperature. Unfortunately, at that rate it would take more than 200 pounds of ice to burn off one pound of fat.
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Dieting is never easy. Although it is difficult to track statistically the percentage of dieters who succeed in keeping the weight off, clinical psychologist Lavinia Rodriguez, a specialist in weight management, in an article for TampaBay.com, estimates that the rate of failure is around 90 percent.
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If your hands are working hard for you, it may be time to show them a little respect. Certain conditions can cause the skin on your hands to become dry and eventually crack. Harsh winter weather, dry air and too much time washing dishes can all contribute to dry skin on your hands.
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The ear piercing process takes only seconds, but newly pierced ears require six to eight weeks of healing time, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Taking proper care of the pierced ears and keeping them clean will speed healing, reduce pain and prevent infection.
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Skin tone type refers to the color of your skin, as determined by the amount of melanin it contains. Melanin is a pigment that in greater supply produces a darker skin tone type and produces a light or fair skin tone type when not much is present in skin cells.
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Bedsores, also referred to as pressure sores, pressure ulcers and decubitis ulcers, form after continued pressure over a bony area of the body. Due to the inability to change positions independently, bedridden or wheelchair-dependent individuals have an increased risk of developing bedsores.
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Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) is a long-term problem for roughly 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to an October 2009 New York Times report.
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Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, burning up to 200 calories per half hour of vigorous laps, notes FitWatch.com, but all of the chlorine in traditional swimming pools can make your hair feel dry, brittle and even look green.
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If sweaty feet make you reluctant to remove your shoes in front of other people, it may be time to find a way to control the problem. While it’s not unusual to experience sweating feet occasionally, some people suffer from excessive sweating every day.
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Open, enlarged facial pores are unsightly and can trap dirt and contaminants, which may lead to blackheads, acne and whiteheads. Open pores also make your face look older, which in turn diminishes self-esteem.
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Bleeding under the skin can occur in a variety of ways, forming either tiny red dots called petechiae or larger flat areas that turn purple, called purpura. When bleeding under the skin is excessive, the large area of bruised skin is called an ecchymosis. When bleeding forms petechiae, it can be mistaken for a rash.
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