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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight
BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.
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CHEGE: Understanding body’s fat distribution and its impact on health
When it comes to maintaining good health, the conversation often centers around total body weight or Body Mass Index (BMI). However, emerging evidence suggests that where fat is stored in the body ...
Study shows BMI's weakness as a predictor of future health
A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI—commonly used to measure obesity and health ...
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Higher BMI linked to slower concussion recovery in athletes and cadets
Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...
Even in athletes, obese BMI associated with worse concussion recovery
Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...
Excess belly fat has ‘surprising’ link to chronic skin condition: study
Researchers from King’s College London evaluated 25 different measurements of body fat and found that those related to the ...
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John Eichelberger: Is BMI Important for your health?
BMI or Body Mass Index is a tool that health care providers use to screen for medical conditions or health problems. The BMI is used to estimate your body fat ...
Belly Fat Linked To Higher Risk of Psoriasis, Says Major Study
Experts believe the study highlights the need for more targeted health evaluations beyond BMI, especially as belly fat ...