Nano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..ano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates around 35 percent of American adults are obese, meaning they have a body mass index higher than 30. Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death and contributes to health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Certain hormones are a contributing factor to obesity, and estrogen appears to help determine your body fat distribution.
Why women tend to accumulate fat in the stereotypical âpearâ shape, with more fat in the buttocks and thighs (a shape thatâs thought to be healthier than menâs stereotypical âappleâ shape, with more fat around the belly), is still unclear. A new study gathers clues to help understand the role of estrogenâs effects on fat. FULL STORY.