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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
Let Inga Tell You: Looking for hope in the body roundness index — the new BMI
Criticisms about the BMI maintain that it was developed on data only from men, most of them White, and doesn’t account for racial, ethnic, age, sex and gender diversity. Even Olympic athletes can be ...
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Stanford Study Reveals Shift In Average Human Body Temperature – Here's What It Means for Your Health
The findings of the research highlight the importance of recognising individual variability when trying to assess health Body temperature is influenced by numerous factors including age gender and the ...
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Why Ozempic could be key for orthopedic surgery in 2025
Obesity medicine could alter the field of orthopedics in 2025, as GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy can help patients lose weight, making them candidates for procedures they previously could not receive, ...