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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...
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...
A New Study Says This Is the Exact Amount of Steps You Need To Take Every Day To Prevent Weight Gain
Parade via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMany of us keep track of our steps with our Apple watches and Fitbits and feel a sense of pride when...