Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...
Walmart offering free health screenings, inviting community to partake in ‘Wellness Day’
The event offers free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and glucose, among other services.
Is BMI or Body Fat More Important?
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...
Think You’re Healthy? Science Says This Is How You Should Measure It
A new study has found that VO2 max is a better measure of cardiovascular health than body mass index (BMI). Here's what it is ...
New Book "Prescribed Malnutrition: An Oncology Nutrition Narrative Review" Announces Critical Insights into Cancer Nutrition Misconceptions
New book exposes cancer diet myths, debunks misconceptions about fasting, sugar, and dairy, and advocates evidence-based ...
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Is BMI Good for Anything These Days? Yes — At Least for Now
By itself, it’s not enough, but body mass index has years of evidence behind it and still has a place in clinical assessments ...
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GLP-1s: The Key to Meet BMI Cutoff for Orthopedic Surgery?
Surgeons are collaborating with obesity medicine physicians, turning to GLP-1s to help high BMI patients qualify for surgery.
Fitness Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Says
"This tells us that it’s much more important, all things considered, to focus on the fitness aspect” of health and longevity, ...