Dr. K. P. V. Rao’s Health Blogs
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Dr.K.P.V.Rao is a General Medical Practitioner. He graduated as an MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Solapur, Kolhapur University, India in May 1983. He was a resident doctor in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1983-84. At present, he is practicing medicine at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. He has 36 years of experience in General Medical Practice and writes medical blogs.
WHAT IS BODY FAT? Body fat refers to the amount of fat stored in your body. It serves as an essential energy reserve and insulation, but excessive body fat can lead to health issues. Methods to measure body fat To measure body fat, several methods are commonly used, including skinfold thickness measurements, bioelectrical impedance analysis… Continue reading How to measure Body Fat
Dear friends, In my last post, I discussed about total body fats ,its 3 types,and body fat percentage which determines whether we are normal, overweight or obese. As said earlier, in men body fat percentage above 20 and in women above 30 is not good as they open a plethora of unwanted illnesses like hypertension[raised… Continue reading BODY FAT MEASUREMENT: PART 2
Body Fat and You-How They Affect Your Health and Fitness Are you frustrated with those stubborn pockets of fats that just won’t go away, no matter how much you exercise or watch your diet? Understanding the different types of body fats is the first step to tackling this common problem. In this article, we… Continue reading BODY FAT MEASUREMENT-PART 1
Why is waist to hip ratio important? Dear Friends, In my last post I discussed how to measure Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR]. If you have not read it, you can do so here- Now that we know how to measure it,we will proceed ahead to know why it is important fro our health point… Continue reading Waist To Hip Ratio and Different Body Shapes
What is Waist to Hip Ratio? The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a measure of the proportion between the circumference of the waist and the hips. It is used as an indicator of overall health and has been linked to various health conditions like heart health, hormonal changes and joint health. Maintaining a healthy waist-to-hip ratio… Continue reading Waist To Hip Ratio [WHR]- Why is it important to know
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