How often should you weigh yourself?

While tracking your weight can help track the general state of your health, some find it stressful to step on the scale. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE – How often should you weigh yourself? It depends on your physical and mental health, say experts.

Tracking your weight can help track the general state of your health. Weight gain might lead to obesity, or the accumulation of excess fat in the body, which increases the risk of health issues such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Unusual weight loss, on the other hand, can signal that something is wrong.

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