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6 Myths About BMI
Body Mass Index or BMI is used to measure the body's fat on the basis of a person's weight in relation to height. The value derived from BMI determines whether the person is underweight, overweight, or has healthy weight according to the height. The higher BMI is a sign of too much weight while low BMI is a sign of too little fat on the body. Moreover, you can easily measure it by simply putting your height and weight on the online BMI calculator.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
6 Myths About Body Fat
What's one of the things about body fat that most people believe is true? How about this one: Muscle burns more calories than fat. While yes, our skeletal muscle does burn more calories every day than our body fat does, it's not as notable as you may think. It's really a surprisingly negligible difference when you're talking about how many calories are consumed for energy while you're just sitting around.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
Myths About Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD affects 1.7 to 2.4 percent of the U.S. population, which translates to approximately one in fifty people. Individuals who struggle with body dysmorphic disorder tend to be 'overly preoccupied' with imagined flaws or minor flaws in their appearance. As a result, individuals spend hours each day obsessively thinking about this flaw. Symptoms associated with body dysmorphic disorder include obsessions over their appearance, skin picking or excessive grooming, avoiding social situations, and constantly looking at or avoiding mirrors.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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5 Myths About Body Hair
Having body hair is not only normal but natural. Its your choice to remove your body hair. Body hair removal is purely cosmetic and has nothing to do with hygiene or cleanliness. As an esthetician, you’re right.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Myths About Moles on Body
Almost all of us have at least a few moles on our skin. But because most people know that skin cancer can develop in moles, many of our patients at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta are nervous about them. We’re constantly answering questions about moles, and this has given us an interesting look into the many myths patients hear about moles. That’s why, today, we’re dispelling seven of the most widespread myths about moles.
Posted October 25, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read