But of course you have strong sculpted stomach muscles. However, do those abdominal muscles indicate that you are fit and healthy? Of course you could assess the physical health of anyone based on his or her external looks. A 6-pack, however, is not the only way to measure how healthy you are.
Your BMI or Body Mass
Body mass, or how large (or slim) you are, is not always the most dependable barometer of how healthy a person is. Medical doctors use the body mass index or BMI to judge the size of a person against weight. One can calculate BMI by dividing kilograms by meter squared. Ordinarily, a sign of good health is to have a BMI between 18-25. Underweight BMI is less than 19, overweight BMI is between 25-30 and obese is 30 or more.
Nonetheless, an individual who is very fit with very little body fat could have a BMI over 25. This will put him or her in the over weight category.
BMI is also an insufficient barometer for children below 16 years of age. What should be used instead, is the age of the teen and his or her probability for growth instead of using the weight and height ratio. For example, if a child is putting on weight too quickly for his or her age, or if he or she were not putting on enough weight, this would be a better gauge of health.
Round, Pear or Flat?
The shape of a person is also an alternate indicator for good health. Surplus fat around the gut is another measurement that medical practitioners look for to measure body fat content. Cardiac disease and other weight-related diseases are at a greater exposure to these folks. If a waistline is wider than 35", the person is at a greater danger for health problems such as stroke or diabetes.
Skin Tone and Complexion
Tanning or sun exposure can prematurely age your skin and enhance skin cancer risk. Freckles or moles that are unusually shaped or growing probably means abnormal skin cells. You should use sunscreen and get the diagnosis of a skin specialist about any odd-looking spots.
Dental Health
If there is bleeding when you spit after brushing your teeth, your gums may need attending to. Gums that bleed often are a sign of bad oral health and vitamin deficiency. Blood on the toothbrush is one of the most common indicators of gingivitis or gum disease, which in turn is a harbinger for cardiovascular diseases.
Better dental hygiene habits, good nutritional habits and vitamin supplements as well as plaque removal at least 2 times a year will overturn and avoid gum disorder or gingivitis.
Gum disease may now be identified with stroke and type 2 diabetes. Folks with gum problems and tooth decay are twice more predisposed to die of heart attacks and about three times more predisposed to have a stroke.
Kissable Lips – A Must Have
If someones lips are cracking and dried-up, it may be a sign that he or she is dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, your body removes the moisture from your skin making it look dry and decrepit. Dehydration can also cause headaches and fatigue.
Finger and Toe Nails
Healthy fingernails and toenails are strong, colorless and smooth. If they are yellow, brittle and have ridges, these are evident warnings that your nails are in atrocious health. These unhealthy signs may signal odd levels of oxygen in the blood as well as kidney disease, vitamin deficiency and yeast infection.
Your BMI or Body Mass
Body mass, or how large (or slim) you are, is not always the most dependable barometer of how healthy a person is. Medical doctors use the body mass index or BMI to judge the size of a person against weight. One can calculate BMI by dividing kilograms by meter squared. Ordinarily, a sign of good health is to have a BMI between 18-25. Underweight BMI is less than 19, overweight BMI is between 25-30 and obese is 30 or more.
Nonetheless, an individual who is very fit with very little body fat could have a BMI over 25. This will put him or her in the over weight category.
BMI is also an insufficient barometer for children below 16 years of age. What should be used instead, is the age of the teen and his or her probability for growth instead of using the weight and height ratio. For example, if a child is putting on weight too quickly for his or her age, or if he or she were not putting on enough weight, this would be a better gauge of health.
Round, Pear or Flat?
The shape of a person is also an alternate indicator for good health. Surplus fat around the gut is another measurement that medical practitioners look for to measure body fat content. Cardiac disease and other weight-related diseases are at a greater exposure to these folks. If a waistline is wider than 35", the person is at a greater danger for health problems such as stroke or diabetes.
Skin Tone and Complexion
Tanning or sun exposure can prematurely age your skin and enhance skin cancer risk. Freckles or moles that are unusually shaped or growing probably means abnormal skin cells. You should use sunscreen and get the diagnosis of a skin specialist about any odd-looking spots.
Dental Health
If there is bleeding when you spit after brushing your teeth, your gums may need attending to. Gums that bleed often are a sign of bad oral health and vitamin deficiency. Blood on the toothbrush is one of the most common indicators of gingivitis or gum disease, which in turn is a harbinger for cardiovascular diseases.
Better dental hygiene habits, good nutritional habits and vitamin supplements as well as plaque removal at least 2 times a year will overturn and avoid gum disorder or gingivitis.
Gum disease may now be identified with stroke and type 2 diabetes. Folks with gum problems and tooth decay are twice more predisposed to die of heart attacks and about three times more predisposed to have a stroke.
Kissable Lips – A Must Have
If someones lips are cracking and dried-up, it may be a sign that he or she is dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, your body removes the moisture from your skin making it look dry and decrepit. Dehydration can also cause headaches and fatigue.
Finger and Toe Nails
Healthy fingernails and toenails are strong, colorless and smooth. If they are yellow, brittle and have ridges, these are evident warnings that your nails are in atrocious health. These unhealthy signs may signal odd levels of oxygen in the blood as well as kidney disease, vitamin deficiency and yeast infection.