Stepping YourWay To Better Health
Taking More Steps Every Day Can Help Ward Off Diabetes Simply taking more steps every day not only helps ward off obesity but also reduces the risk of diabetes, finds a study published on bmj.com today. While several studies have shown that physical activity reduces body mass index and insulin resistance – an early stage in the development of... more
Calculate Your Risk of Diabetes Type 2
Have you been reading all the announcements and updates about the diabetes type 2 epidemic and started to wonder just what your own risk may be? Well a group of British scientists have now devised an online tool for calculating your risk of developing diabetes type 2. QDScore Results The research was based on the medical records of more than 2.5 million... more
Health and Fitness Tools
A selection of tools to assist you with your fitness, exercise or weight loss program. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the total number of calories your body requires for normal bodily functions (excluding activity factors). This includes keeping your heart beating, inhaling and exhaling air, digesting food, making... more
What Is the Body Mass Index?
The BMI (Body Mass Index) has become a useful tool in managing weight and body fat percentage in the last 20 years. Calculating it requires only simple arithmetic and can be performed by anyone. It’s important because it provides an objective measurement that, combined with the appropriate scale for age and body type, helps someone manage their... more