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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day

by | Nov 11, 2021 | Weight Loss

World Diabetes Day Summary World Diabetes Day was started in 1991 and falls on 14th November each year. This initiative of the International Diabetes Federation is helping to increase awareness about diabetes and reduce its impact on patients and society as a whole....
Why do I gain weight?

Why do I gain weight?

by | Nov 10, 2021 | Weight Loss

Why do I gain weight? Summary As a doctor working to help people who want to lose weight, my initial duty is always to find out why weight gain occurred in the first place. This is one of the most important questions if we really want to resolve the issue. 1. “It’s in...
Obesity and COVID-19

Obesity and COVID-19

by | Apr 9, 2020 | Weight Loss

Obesity and COVID-19 Summary Serious disease is affecting around 20% of persons with COVID-19, and 5% develop complications. But a question that is still under debate is whether obesity is a risk factor for more serious disease or complications. For those of you...
Anthropometry

Anthropometry

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Weight Loss

Measuring the body – Part 1: Anthropometry Overview Measurement of body dimensions (weight, height, etc) is called anthropometry. These figures are essential to help us manage diet and lifestyle programmes. We have normal ranges for each parameter, and health...
Body Fat Distribution

Body Fat Distribution

by | Apr 7, 2020 | Weight Loss

Body Fat Distribution Summary Fat is stored in the body in different compartments. The two main compartments are subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral or abdominal (around the internal organs). You may also hear the term ectopic fat, which is when fat “overflows”...
Body fat percentage

Body fat percentage

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Weight Loss

Measuring the body – Part 2: Body fat percentage Summary Overweight and obesity are associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. However, research has shown that this risk is caused not so much by the exact weight as by the...