World Diabetes Day
By Philip Bazire on November 11, 2021
World Diabetes Day Summary World Diabetes Day was started in 1991 and falls on 14th November each year. This initiative of the International Diabetes Federation is helping to increase awareness about …
Why do I gain weight?
By Philip Bazire on November 10, 2021
Why do I gain weight? Summary As a doctor working to help people who want to lose weight, my initial duty is always to find out why weight gain occurred in the first place. This is one of the most imp …
Obesity and COVID-19
By Philip Bazire on April 09, 2020
Obesity and COVID-19 Summary Serious disease is affecting around 20% of persons with COVID-19, and 5% develop complications. But a question that is still under debate is whether obesity is a risk fact …
Anthropometry
By Philip Bazire on April 08, 2020
Measuring the body – Part 1: Anthropometry Overview Measurement of body dimensions (weight, height, etc) is called anthropometry. These figures are essential to help us manage diet and lifestyle progr …
Body Fat Distribution
By Philip Bazire on April 07, 2020
Body Fat Distribution Summary Fat is stored in the body in different compartments. The two main compartments are subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral or abdominal (around the internal organs). Y …
Body fat percentage
By Philip Bazire on April 06, 2020
Measuring the body – Part 2: Body fat percentage Summary Overweight and obesity are associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. However, research has shown tha …
Bioimpedance and body composition analysis
By Philip Bazire on April 05, 2020
Measuring the body – Part 3: Bioimpedance and body composition analysis Overview Routine anthropometric measurements are central to the assessment of body weight (see here) but they do not give us the …
Obesity-related disease
By Philip Bazire on April 04, 2020
The Health Risks of Obesity Obesity is a health hazard. It is known to increase the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, liver disease and cancer, among others. These obes …
Does metabolically healthy obesity exist?
By Philip Bazire on April 03, 2020
Does metabolically healthy obesity exist? Summary: Since the 1980s there have been numerous reports that some people remain metabolically healthy despite becoming overweight or obese. What is meant by …
Sarcopenia
By Philip Bazire on April 02, 2020
Sarcopenia Summary: Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and function, so there is less muscle and what is there is weak. It used to be seen only in the elderly or after serious illness, …