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Why We’re Not Using the Body Mass Index Anymore
Prevention via Yahoo News· 2 years 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.
What BMI Means for Kids—and Why It's Problematic
Parents via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBody mass index (BMI) has long been seen as the ultimate measure of physical health, but it can be misleading. Here's what parents should know....
Why Body Mass Index Is a Historically Flawed Health Standard for People of Color
People via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBMI has been integrated into the U.S. healthcare system for decades, but experts explain that the...
BMI alone is a poor indicator of health, the AMA says. These metrics may be better.
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 7 months agoIs BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life;...
This 30-second walking technique could help you lose a pound a week, expert claims
NY Post via Yahoo News· 2 months agoStudies have shown that people who walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps a day have a lower body mass index...
One of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight is bogus — here's what you should...
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBMI is not the best predictor of ill health.Getty Images BMI was invented in the 1800s and says next...
It's New Year's resolution time! Amazon's #1 bestselling smart scale is on sale for $22
Yahoo Life via AOL· 1 year agoAs hard as we try, there’s no magic bullet to losing weight. Calorie-counting, step-tracking,...
Experts reveal how to calculate your fitness age - and why it matters
Woman & Home via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWoman stretching along beach promenade in workout clothes, after learning how to lower fitness age...
The BMI Is Junk Science
Trail Runner via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAt my recent appointment, which was with a doctor I'd never seen before, my BMI was front and center in our consultation. Next the doctor noted that my...
Does a Sauna Burn Calories?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoMedically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Saunas are often used for relaxation or health benefits, but some people may wonder of saunas burn calories. A...
