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Recent study examines complexities of measuring obesity in people with disabilities

A recently published study examined obesity levels among people with disabilities by collecting the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) from 1867 participants.  BMI is calculated from an individual’s weight and height, and WC measures the distance around an individual’s abdomen. Both measures are used to determine if a person is at risk of health problems associated with obesity such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

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Resilience May Help Us Stay Engaged in Life and Side-Step Depression

Living with a condition like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury can be challenging and stressful, and can put people at risk for depression. However, many people who have these conditions still enjoy a high quality of life, are happy, and participate in their communities.

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