Study: 43% Of Taiwan Overweight
A new study finds that a good portion of Taiwan’s population is overweight. According to figures published by the Health Promotion Agency, 43 percent of Taiwan citizens are either overweight or obese. That figure has remained stable from about a decade ago. During that same period, the number of people who exercise regularly has gone...Continue reading
NHRI: BMI Not a Good Indicator of Longevity
A new study conducted by the National Health and Research Institute (NHRI) indicates that being underweight does not lead to a longer life. According to results published yesterday by the state-run institution, muscle density is a key factor in determining life expectancy. Elderly people who have lower skeletal muscle mass (SMM) measurements may face double...Continue reading
9-year-old boy in Taiwan suffers stroke
Health officials are warning of the dangers of fat-rich diets and lack of exercise following revelations a 9-year-old boy recently suffered a stroke due to a diet of fast food. According to a doctor at the Xiuchuan Hospital in Changhua County, the boy lived largely on a diet of fried chicken and French fries and spent...Continue reading
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