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How to Calculate Your BMI: Determining Your Range

April 16, 2019

Do you truly understand what BMI, or body mass index, is? Calculating BMI can be a good start to determining your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: BMI, body mass index, obesity
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Heart Screenings Can Save Your Life

January 4, 2015

Learn about how heart screenings can provide life-saving information about your health, and where to get a heart screening. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, blood pressure, BMI, body mass index, cholesterol, heart screenings, Maggie Dixon, Maggie Dixon Classic
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How Can I Help My Child Maintain a Healthy Weight?

July 17, 2014

Playing a proactive role in your child's lifestyle choices can help him or her maintain a healthy weight. Learn how you can prevent childhood obesity. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: BMI, body mass index, childhood obesity, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, healthy weight, overweight, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Weight Management and Wellness Center
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