Tag: Overweight / Underweight
Overweight in Teens, Young Adults Tied to Cerebrovascular Disease in Women
Risk for ischemic cerebrovascular disease increased at ages 14 and 31 years for women with overweight, independent of earlier or later BMI
Activity Tracker, Scale Plus Phone App May Aid Weight Loss
Weight loss at six months noninferior to same wireless feedback system + human coaching
Higher Adiposity Tied to Worse Mental Health
Findings seen for both body mass index and waist-height ratio with depression and well-being scores
High BMI in Early Pregnancy Causally Tied to Adverse Outcomes
Authors say findings support preconception weight interventions
Cardio, Cardio + Resistance Training Improve CVD Risk Profile at One Year
However, no similar benefit seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity
Individual Variation in Depressive Symptoms Tied to Subsequent Weight Gain
Findings strongest for individuals with overweight or obesity
Rate of Twin Births Increased in Pregnancies With Higher BMI
Part of this association explained by higher use of assisted reproductive technology
High, Low BMI Tied to Higher Medical Expenditures in Children
Severe obesity and underweight tied to higher total expenditures and out-of-pocket payments for children with private insurance
Underweight, Obesity May Increase Risk for Migraine
Nonlinear association identified, with lowest risk around BMI of 20 kg/m² and increasing risk above BMI of 29 kg/m²
Higher BMI Linked to Improved Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with normal weight have increased odds for CF-related diabetes and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency versus overweight patients
