How do you measure obesity? Not by BMI alone
Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...
How to keep track of your fitness without the scale
If you’re short on time, Stoner recommends the three-minute step test as another alternative that offers a score of aerobic ...
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.
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Push to ditch BMI as sole obesity measure to end 'unnecessary' weight-loss jabs
A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...
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 ...
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Don’t feel guilty about BMI – there’s a new definition of obesity
BMI is an outdated measure of health, say experts – there’s a raft of new checks that could give a clue to your current ...
Ozempic for weight loss: What you should know, according to a weight loss doctor
Ozempic is a brand name semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It’s also used as an off-label use for weight loss. Wegovy is another brand name with the same a ...
HEALTH AND FITNESS: What to expect from a fitness test
Getting in shape is a common goal for the New Year. Before you start an exercise program you may want to have a fitness test ...
New definition of obesity does not rely only on BMI: Know what it is
Researchers have redefined obesity, emphasizing the impact of excess adiposity on organ and tissue function rather than ...