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BMI can't predict the risk of early death. Here's what can.
A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...
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Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover annual physical exams?
No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your ...
Healthline3d
Body Fat More Accurately Predicts Heart Disease, Death Risk Than BMI
A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...
Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI
They pointed out that BMI can classify some people with a “normal” BMI, even when they have a high percentage of body fat. A ...
National Geographic news4d
Why BMI fails to measure health — and what works better
So, a better measure might be body roundness index (BRI), which adds waist circumference to the height and weight calculations of BMI to estimate visceral fat and total body fat percentages.
KSL5d
BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here's a better way to measure weight
When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate, but authors of a new study say a different ...
Body fat, not BMI, ‘far more accurate’ at predicting major health risks: study
Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...
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What Does the Black Diamond on a Tape Measure Mean? Plus Other Symbols to Know - MSN
Despite how common tape measures are for a wide range of projects, many people do not understand all the possible features ...