Neck circumference (NC) has emerged as a simple, non‐invasive anthropometric marker that may complement traditional measures such as body mass index and waist circumference. Increasing evidence ...

Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected ...

When fitness experts try to assess a person's health, they usually perform a series of standard measurements. First they measure a human's height, then compare that with the circumference of their ...

July 9, 2010 — Neck circumference (NC) may help identify children with high body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a cross-sectional study reported online July 5 in Pediatrics. "Because ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High neck circumference was associated with risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to an analysis ...

The size of a person’s neck relative to their body can predict various health markers, studies have found. Research has shown that the size of a person’s neck in proportion to their body can be an ...

New research says neck width may reveal your risk. March 12, 2009— -- When a doctor determines your risk for heart disease, he or she might look at your weight, cholesterol level and blood ...

For years, biomechanics researchers have suspected that girls had higher concussion rates than boys in sports like soccer and lacrosse because of gender differences in neck strength. The weaker your ...

In the era of medical advancements and innovative technologies, a plethora of medical screenings are available for detecting diseases early so that patients can access treatments and have a shot at ...