Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...
The Average American Woman Weighs This Much
The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...
Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...
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BMI Chart for Men and Women: Are You at a Healthy Weight?
Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and ...
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Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
Finally, they compared BMI, fitness and death. Obesity, as expected, was strongly associated with mortality. Men and women with obesity ... your numbers against charts of typical fitness levels ...
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How healthy is your diet? The 9 key signs (and how to improve them)
Digestive health reflects how well your body processes and absorbs nutrients from the food you are eating. “It is often tied ...
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Obesity prevalence: Singapore ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE: A recent infographic published by Seasia Stats shows that among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore has the ...
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Providing emergency contraception in primary care
Women’s health specialist nurse Ruth Bailey provides an update on what GPNs need to know about offering emergency ...