How fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic
2024年1月18日 · Your body mass index (BMI) shows whether you have a healthy amount of body fat. You can find your BMI with a BMI table or online calculator. To do the math yourself, divide …
Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo Clinic
Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat. A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease. This content does not have an English …
Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories - Mayo Clinic
2022年10月8日 · Body size and composition. People who are larger or have more muscle burn more calories, even at rest. Sex. Men usually have less body fat and more muscle than do …
The reality of menopause weight gain - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月8日 · For example, muscle mass typically goes down with age, while fat increases. Losing muscle mass slows the rate at which the body uses calories. That rate is called …
Body dysmorphic disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年12月13日 · Causes. It's not known specifically what causes body dysmorphic disorder. Like many other mental health conditions, body dysmorphic disorder may result from a …
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
2024年3月9日 · Ultrasound uses sound waves to make images of structures in the body. It shows the difference between solid masses and sacs filled with fluid, called cysts. Solid masses may …
Hypopituitarism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月13日 · Changes in body fat. Loss of interest in activities. Lack of social contacts. Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) deficiency. A lack of these …
Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic
Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your …
Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight? - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月15日 · Insulin is released to help glucose enter the body's cells, where it can be used for energy. Extra glucose is stored in the liver and in muscles. Some is changed to body fat. A …
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月26日 · You can do strength training by using weight machines or free weights, your own body weight, heavy bags, or resistance bands. You also can use resistance paddles in …