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Managing Weight

Weight, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease
Your risk of heart disease increases if you're more than 30 percent overweight. Obesity raises cholesterol, blood pressure, and can lead to diabetes, another risk factor for heart disease. You can reduce your risk for heart disease by losing as few as 10 pounds if you are overweight.
Source:StayWell
Date:June 8, 2005
Small Weight Changes Mean Big Health Gains
Research shows that if you are overweight or obese, a little weight loss goes a long way toward reducing your risk for disease and protecting your health.
Source:StayWell
Date:October 7, 2004
How to Get Started on Weight Management
Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Not all bodies are made to be thin. For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than the average weight listed on weight charts.
Source:StayWell
Date:October 5, 2004
Weight Management: Healthy Eating
Food is your body's fuel. You can't live without it. The key is to give your body enough nutrients and energy without eating too much. Learn new eating habits to manage your weight.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
What's Your Healthy Weight?
In today's society, there's much confusion over what constitutes a healthy weight. Here are some ways to find out where you stand on the weight issue.
Source:StayWell
Date:December 9, 2002
Managing Midlife Weight Gain
Between the late 30s and late 40s, it's not uncommon for both men and women to gain 10 pounds.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
According to the American Heart Association, women with a waist-to-hip ratio of less than 0.88 and men with a ratio of less than 0.95 have a decreased risk for obesity-related health problems. Find out how you score.
Source:StayWell
Date:July 19, 2007
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