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Body Roundness Index may be better health indicator than BMI, study says
FOX 7 Austin· 2 days agoA new study suggests there may be a better mathematical tool for determining potential health...
New study suggests ditching BMI for 'roundness'-based system
Fox News· 2 days agoIt promotes the use of the body roundness index (BRI), which was created in 2013. BMI, which has...
Should we ditch BMI and use the ‘body roundness index’ instead?
The Conversation· 5 days agoBody mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person’s body fat levels. The resulting number is used to determine a person ...
To reduce childhood obesity, U.S. task force advises intensive counseling
PhillyVoice.com· 6 days agoNearly 20% of children and adolescents in the United States are obese, and now a panel of national health experts has recommended an intensive, comprehensive set of behavioral interventions ...
A Higher Heart Health Score Means a Younger Biological Age. Here’s How to Calculate Yours
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe American Heart Association has released its Life's Essential 8—eight factors that contribute to...
Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among pregnant Ethiopian women: a...
Nature· 2 days agoA cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia from March 14 to May 10, 2022. The sample size for this study was
Cystic fibrosis supportive therapy: Types and more
Medical News Today· 4 days agoThe goal of supportive therapy for cystic fibrosis is symptom management. This may involve taking medications and learning physical therapy techniques to...
The super easy DIY health check that only takes 20 minutes
Daily Express· 11 hours agoForget invitations for expensive private health checks that come through the letterbox or land in...
Metabolic Health Tied to Lower Prediabetes Risk
Medscape· 6 days agoMH individuals with overweight or obesity showed a lower likelihood of having prediabetes than MU individuals with overweight or obesity.
Private Schools Are Good For Your Health, Study Finds
Forbes· 7 days agoPrivate school alumni have better health across a number of measures in middle age, including blood...