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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BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.
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Study Suggests BMI Can't Predict Your Risk of Death—But This Other Metric Can
Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health ...
Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI
They pointed out that BMI can classify some people with a “normal” BMI, even when they have a high percentage of body fat. A ...
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Body Fat More Accurately Predicts Heart Disease, Death Risk Than BMI
A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight
(CNN) — When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients ...
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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BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.
6 best smart scales for tracking body fat, muscle mass, BMR, and more
These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body and Garmin Index S2 to Renpho Elis 1.
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The way we understand obesity is changing. What does it mean for South Africa?
A collection of top researchers have made the case for a new way to understand and diagnose obesity beyond using BMI as a measure.
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Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI - AOL
The use of the body mass index has long come under scrutiny. Now, researchers in Florida have presented what they say is a better method to measure health. (Getty Images) ...