If you have ever checked your BMI using an international calculator, you may have seen a BMI of 25 described as “overweight” rather than obesity. But in Thailand and several other Asian countries, the picture is different. Asian populations can develop higher levels of body fat and visceral fat at lower BMI levels compared with
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A BMI of 25 may not sound particularly high if you are used to international obesity cut-offs. In many Western guidelines, obesity is usually defined from a BMI of 30 kg/m². But for Asian populations, health risks can begin at lower BMI levels. This matters in Thailand. Asian populations tend to develop higher levels of
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Weight Management and the Aging Process Weight management and healthy aging are closely connected. Carrying excess body fat, especially visceral fat around the internal organs, can contribute to persistent low grade inflammation. Over time, this inflammation may damage cells, speed up the aging process and increase the risk of chronic disease. Losing excess weight can
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The first few months on GLP-1 tend to feel remarkable. Hunger goes quiet. Portions shrink without much effort. The scale moves every week, and it starts to feel like this is simply how it works now. Then it slows. Or stops. That’s the GLP-1 weight-loss plateau, and it’s the point at which a lot of
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If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, or suspect you might have it, there is a good chance you have come across GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic in your research. These medications have become one of the most talked about topics in women’s hormonal health, and for women managing PCOS specifically, the interest
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Have you ever wondered why the “eat less, move more” mantra fails so many of us despite our best efforts? It’s frustrating to watch the scales refuse…
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