Maintaining proper body weight in proportion to your height is extremely important to enjoy a healthy and happy life. However, many people find it hard to manage their weight and face issues of being overweight and obese, which are thought to be one and the same by many. In fact, being overweight is slightly different from being obese. Overweight and obesity are health conditions that present a risk to health due to excessive fat accumulation in the body which are measured with the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. Usually, a BMI of more than 25 makes a person overweight and a BMI of more than 30 makes a person obese. What is BMI? Body mass index is a measurement through which a person’s weight is measured with respect to his/her height. It is used to check if a person’s weight is within appropriate levels and if he/she is prone to health risks associated with overweight and obesity. The BMI of a person is related to the total body fat of that person which means t...
The thyroid is a gland that is one of the most important glands in the body having a great influence on our health. It is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in our neck area and produces several hormones that help in body metabolism. The two key hormones produced by the thyroid gland are – triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Usually, of all the hormones produced by the gland, T4 constitutes 80% and T3 constitutes 20%. The thyroid gland and the hormones produced by its help in controlling the various organs and systems’ functions and have a tremendous impact on our immunity, blood circulation, sugar regulation, and energy levels. The thyroid hormones are responsible for countless chemical reactions within the body and regulate the rate at which our body functions. When something goes wrong with the functioning of the thyroid gland, we are prone to various thyroid disorders and here mentioned are three of the most common among these. Hyperthyroidism – Overact...