Which Specialist to Consult for Flat Feet and Related Pain?
Flatfoot? Smoking 20 cigarettes a day; irregular exercise habits and suffering from depression, regularly visiting a doctor; taking medication for epilepsy and experiencing chest pain during exercise, with a history of chest pain at rest. Height: 168 cm, Weight: 72 kg, BMI: 25.51...
Dr. Peng Yingjie Reply:
Hello Desson, based on the information you provided: 1. Height: 168 cm, Weight: 72 kg, BMI: 25.51, which classifies you as overweight and indicates a need for weight loss. 2. Flexibility: 30, which is within the standard range. 3. Due to experiencing chest pain during exercis...[Read More] Which Specialist to Consult for Flat Feet and Related Pain?
Do Muscle and Fat Affect Each Other? Understanding Fitness and Spot Reduction
Muscle and fat Do muscles and fat affect each other? Does solely training muscles lead to the disappearance or reduction of fat? If not, does that mean the theory of spot reduction is invalid?
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Strength training burns calories and reduces fat.[Read More] Do Muscle and Fat Affect Each Other? Understanding Fitness and Spot Reduction
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Managing Appetite and Mental Health
How to lose weight, please provide guidance from a physician? I do not smoke; I have an irregular exercise habit and suffer from gastrointestinal issues and depression, and I visit the doctor regularly. I am taking medications: Mucaine, Lederscon, and Supride 200 mg/day. My heigh...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
To the inquiring netizen: The medication you are using, lederscon, functions as an antacid similar to common gastric medications, so the drug more likely related to appetite and weight is suprid, which is commonly known as sulpiride in psychiatry (brand names include Dogmatyl, Sl...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Managing Appetite and Mental Health
Effective Daily Workouts for Middle School Students to Boost Fitness
How to improve physical fitness? As a middle school student with an irregular schedule and limited physical activity, it's common to notice changes in body composition, such as increased abdominal and thigh fat. Here are some suggestions for exercises that can be done daily ...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Physical fitness includes four main components: 1. Body composition: referring to height, weight, and body fat percentage; 2. Muscle strength and endurance; 3. Flexibility; 4. Cardiovascular endurance: commonly referred to as physical ability. The question posed by this middle sc...[Read More] Effective Daily Workouts for Middle School Students to Boost Fitness
Effective Exercise Strategies for Weight Loss with Arthritis
How to Exercise Correctly Non-smoker; exercises more than three times a week but experiences chest pain during exercise, has skeletal or joint issues that may worsen with activity, and has other discomforts related to activity. Height: 162 cm, Weight: 68 kg, BMI: 25.91 (obesity i...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
The letter is from a 48-year-old woman who is likely approaching menopause. She is at increased risk for osteoporosis and arthritis, and her weight is slightly above the normal range, with a body mass index (BMI) of 25.9, which further increases the load on her lower body, includ...[Read More] Effective Exercise Strategies for Weight Loss with Arthritis
Best Exercise Recommendations for Heart Disease Patients
What type of exercise is best for patients with heart disease? I do not smoke and have no regular exercise habits. I have heart disease, my height is 164 cm, weight is 55 kg, and my BMI is 20.45 (normal). My flexibility score is 21 (average). ------ (The above is the result of an...
Dr. Lu Xianyi Reply:
Regarding this issue, my perspective is that the patient lacks regular aerobic exercise due to her heart condition. Therefore, the exercise prescription should include two to three alternating activities from her interests, such as cycling, fast walking, swimming, or jogging, to ...[Read More] Best Exercise Recommendations for Heart Disease Patients
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