A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...
Everybody knows that losing excess pounds lowers health risks, but the opposite may be true for many seniors. Numerous studies show that seniors who lose weight have higher mortality rates.
Body Mass Index (BMI) has emerged as a common topic of conversation regarding fitness and health. While many people, including those in fitness classes, often focus on achieving a specific BMI ...
“I’m so close to getting my BMI down,” said one of the women. BMI, the abbreviation for Body Mass Index, is the calculation used to classify someone as “underweight,” “normal ...
Seniors may not operate their smartphones as adroitly as their grandkids, but they aren’t just sitting around pining for the days of rotary dial phones. Social media has, in particular ...