Why We’re Not Using the Body Mass Index Anymore
Prevention via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe body mass index isn’t the standard of health it’s been made out to be. Doctor’s weigh in on the accuracy of the BMI and what can be used instead.
The Racist and Problematic Origins of the Body Mass Index
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhile GH also publishes weight loss content and endeavors to do so in a responsible, science-backed...
What BMI Really Means for Kids and Parents—and Why We Need to Stop Using It
Parents via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBody mass index (BMI) has long been seen as the ultimate measure of physical health, but it can be...
The Body Mass Index (BMI) Is A Flawed System
The Root via Yahoo News· 4 months agoWhen you were screened at your last checkup, your doctor may have classified you as healthy, overweight or obese based on your body mass index (BMI)....
Why Body Mass Index Is a Historically Flawed Health Standard for People of Color
People via Yahoo News· 7 months agoBMI has been integrated into the U.S. healthcare system for decades, but experts explain that the...
Kim Kardashian Shared the Results of Her Full Body Scan, But What Even Is That?
Shape via Yahoo News· 6 months agoGetty Images It's not unusual for Kim Kardashian to share a glimpse at her health and wellness...
The #1 Sign You're Getting Obese, Say Experts
Eat This, Not That! via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMany health warnings involve whether you're experiencing obesity, meaning that you've exceeded a certain BMI. Although BMI officially calculates obesity,...
Focus on 5 healthier living habits for 2023 | Mark Mahoney
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAs we come to the final day of January 2023 it seems prudent to focus on working on a new year’s...
Grip strength: Why your doctor should be checking this key 'vital sign' at your next visit
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAn annual trip to your primary care doctor's office starts with an assessment of your vital signs: heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen level and temperature. It will also include ...
Chantelle Houghton: 'I lost nearly 2.5 stone because people thought I was pregnant'
Yahoo Life UK· 7 months agoChantelle Houghton is best known for winning 'Celeb Big Brother' in 2006. (Getty Images) Getty...