Why ‘body roundness index’ could be the new BMI, and what it says about your health

For years, we’ve been told that BMI is the final word on whether or not someone can be deemed a healthy weight for their ...
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Doctors Say This One Simple Body Measurement Beats BMI at Predicting Heart Disease

A large study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas shows that waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a stronger and ...
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BMI is failing to detect dangerous obesity as people age

A landmark study finds waist-to-height ratio more effective than BMI in identifying obesity risk, as central fat levels rise ...
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4 treatments for obesity and weight management, according to a bariatric surgeon

While heart disease, diabetes and prediabetes are the most common health concerns related to obesity, many other conditions ...
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How Accurate Is Body Mass Index, or BMI?

What's your number -- under 25 or over 35? Body mass index (BMI) may not be a term that's on everyone's lips, but it's important for your health to understand what it is and to know your number.
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Body Composition Might Be More Important Than Weight - So What Does It Mean?

"Throw away that regular scale and focus instead on knowing what your fat mass is, what your lean muscle mass is, and what ...
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Is Body Roundness Index the New BMI? What It Says About Your Health

Share on Pinterest A recent study finds people with a high or low Body Roundness Index have an increased risk of death. Zing Images/Getty Images Body Roundness Index is a novel body composition ...