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Calculator for checking your BMI score against global data...
Notes: This calculator is based on research data pulled together by a team of researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Using UN data on population size in 177 countries, together with estimates of global weight from the WHO and mean height from national health examination surveys the team were able to calculate average BMI figures for each country.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Hi there and welcome to Physical and Mental Health. I hope you like the articles that I have selected around fitness, exercise, running and health.
Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd #FitPhilosophy
I also curate a Flipboard topic on the Philosophy of Exercise, Running and Sport:
https://flipboard.com/@petermellow/the-philosophy-of-fitness-exercise-sport-and-running-m23msv2qy
Or search by clicking the 'philosophy' button from the topic list above (or any of the other topics). Twitter Hashtag: #FitPhilosophy #PhilosophyOfFitness
http://www.vimeo.com/showcase/philosophyoffitness
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page!
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According to new research, a specific kind of fat plays an important role in our health and the way we age.
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When it's cold and dark, there's nothing less appealing than hitting the gym for a workout. Here's how to stay motivated to exercise when the temperature drops.
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A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can be amazing. But is it as healthy as it feels?
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In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.
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Is your water bottle etched with words of encouragement, urging you to "keep chugging" because you're "almost there"? What happens if you don't drink up?
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Gyms, workout classes and pools can make even the most confident of people self conscious. Here are expert tips to make you happier
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A look at claims by “functional beverages” and whether the drinks boost energy, immunity and mood.
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Simply having good friends isn’t enough. Research suggests that to truly thrive, we need to physically meet with our friends on a regular basis.
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Unstable Surface Training (UST) has long been heralded as a transformative approach in fitness, capturing the imagination of gym-goers and […]
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Molly Mirhashem, an editor on the Well desk, wants to motivate readers of all ages and experience levels.
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Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.
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Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out.
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After two divorces and an eating disorder, Marlene Flowers knew a change was needed. Her son suggested she start building her strength and she soon found her self-confidence growin
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Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun?
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Finding tunes with a tempo and rhythm to match your heart rate can help you keep the pace when you exercise – and make it more enjoyable
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Swimming is about more than exercise. It’s about solace, meditation, emotional sustenance. And at this picturesque pool on the edge of Australia’s most famous beach, it’s also about community.
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For aching knees, the reverse lunge is a simple exercise to help reduce pain and strengthen the muscles around your knees. Here’s how to do this effective exercise.
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Ultraprocessed foods have been linked in studies to poor health and early death. A new study bolsters those findings by showing a link to stroke and cognitive decline.
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My best mate answered for me: “To reconnect, to challenge, to carve a thing that’s only yours, to shape-shift, to be masochistic, to prove a thing to self, to manifest disorders into different ones, to get banged up feet, to wipe clean and reboot, to run from and to, to be an athlete.”
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Supplements of fish oil may raise the risk of stroke and a form of heart disease called atrial fibrillation, a new study revealed.
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Weight-suppressant drugs have helped millions to lose weight. But once they're stopped, people tend to regain most of what they shed. What does this mean for their long-term health?
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Interventions that prioritise effective lifestyle advice from general practitioners are needed to combat major risk factors for chronic medical conditions
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The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. But exercise, psychological support and diet can be powerful adjuncts.
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Modern life is stuck on a treadmill and its pace exceeds human limits. What would it look like to step off?
