Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...

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VMPL New Delhi [India] October 10 Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for overall well-being and one of the most ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

As the name itself indicates, Waist to Hip ratio, which is sometimes also known as waist- hip ratio or WHR is the ratio between the circumference of the waist and the hips of an individual. This ratio ...

Consuming cinnamon may have a very small effect on weight, but it’s unlikely to deliver meaningful weight loss without other ...

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Britons are ballooning. Our waistlines are expanding at a rate that means the average adult is now rounder than ever before.

Called the body roundness index, or BRI, this new screening method uses waist circumference and height to predict overall body fat and visceral fat levels, instead of using weight and height to ...