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14Mar, 2018

BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION

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It is known that obesity raises the risk of heart attack in both men and women, but recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that for women, the size of their hips and waist may be the best indicators of risk. A higher body mass index (BMI) is known to raise the risk of myocardial infarction, or heart attack, and by and large, this association seems to be the same for both men and women. But as a measurement, BMI says nothing about body fat […]
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13Mar, 2018

WAISTLINE, HIP HIP HIP…

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Being self-confident and motivated helps when you are trying to get healthier and to extend your longevity, following a weight-loss program. It is also useful, and very simple, to keep evaluating the loss of extra pounds and extra body fat. You just have to know your waist-to-hip ratio. There is a growing evidence that waist-to-hip ratio is significantly associated with coronary heart diseases. All studies on longevity determine that the larger the abdominal perimeter, the shorter the life expectancy. With the Liposhaper® – the 1st non-invasive “liposuction”, it is possible […]
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12Mar, 2018

40 WHAT ABOUT IT?

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Why is it said that men and women, after 40, aren’t just as they used to be? Life has changed a lot in the last 40 years, and men and women too, especially in the last 10 years, since the inauguration of Clínica do Tempo®. To control time, delay the biological clock and to extend longevity, became since then easier with the most up-to-date and exclusive facial and body treatments, such as the Liposhaper® – the 1st non-invasive “liposuction” and the Eternuus – the 1st non-invsive “lifting”. Non-invasive procedures are […]
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9Mar, 2018

BODY COMPOSITION EVALUATION

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There are two forms of fat tissue. ESSENTIAL FAT (approx. 4% for men and 10% for women) serves as shock absorber and protective shield for vital organs of the body such as the heart, liver, kidneys, brain and spinal cord. During the slimming programme this fat is only slightly reduced. SUBCUTANEOUS FAT acts as an insulator to protect the body against excessive heat loss. Any excess calories derived from food intake will be stored beneath the skin as fat. OBESITY may be defined as an excessive storage of energy in […]
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8Mar, 2018

A WOMAN’S BEAUTY

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The beauty of a woman has 3 essential types of beauty: The Beauty you can see – It’s your visit card, your firs and determinative contact with the world. Taking care of your appearance enhances your self-esteem and self-confidence. The Beauty you can sense – The beauty you can see is worthless without physical and mental balance. Fight against stress, control your energy levels and do physical exercise  to strenghten your body and mind, eliminating toxins and putting worries aside. The Beauty which is yours – Consists of the alliance […]
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7Mar, 2018

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

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A BMI is considered NORMAL between 20 and 25. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. In the absence of a direct measure of body fat, it is an index based on weight and height. This indicator is not the most relevant because weight only determines if we are heavy. It’s the percent of body fat that determines whether we are fat or not. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural Program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables an individualisation of the alimentary regime and […]
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2Mar, 2018

BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR)

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Metabolism is the word used to describe all processes that use or release energy in the human body. The minimum amount of energy needed for an individual to stay alive is known as basal metabolism. For each individual there is a minimum amount of energy required to sustain the body’s vital functions in the waking state. BMR is then the estimated amount of energy your body requires during a 24-hour period to maintain these essential bodily elements, such as temperature, heart rate, brain and lungs, to function at rest. The […]
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1Mar, 2018

IS THERE AN AVERAGE WEIGHT FOR WOMEN?

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Knowing if your weight is within a healthy range can be beneficial. This is particularly so in Portugal, where obesity is a significant problem. Portuguese is the third country in western Europe with a larger percent of obese young girls and overweight, a problem that affects almost a third of the female youthful population, and almost two-thirds of adult women. One of the commonly used indicators of well being is a person’s BMI, which stands for body mass index. The BMI shows if you fall into the category of “overweight” […]
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28Feb, 2018

IS THERE AN AVERAGE WEIGHT FOR MEN?

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The average weight for men varies according to country, race, and age. But an average weight is not necessarily the same as a healthy weight. A person’s ideal weight depends on several factors, including their height and build. Maintaining a good weight is important for health and can reduce the risk of developing serious conditions. Being overweight or obese puts a person at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, some types of cancer, breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, […]
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23Feb, 2018

LOW-FAT vs. LOW-CARB

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Which diet is best for weight loss? One of the most difficult decisions when it comes to weight loss diets is picking one that will work well for you. Keto diets, Mediterranean diets, fasting diets — there are so many options out there for people who want to lose weight. We’ve all heard stories of a friend who went on one diet — it worked great — and then another friend tried the same diet, and it didn’t work at all. It’s because we’re all very different. Maybe you shouldn’t be […]
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