Sept. 23, 2002 — Waist circumference is a better indicator of cardiovascular (CV) risk than is body mass index (BMI), according to results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ...

People should ensure their waist measurement is less than half their height to keep health problems at bay, an NHS watchdog has said. For the first time, the National Institute for Health and Care ...

People should ensure their waist measurement is less than half their height to reduce the risk of potential health problems, an NHS watchdog has warned. In updated guidelines, the National Institute ...

ROME — Skip the bathroom scale. Scientists say a simple tape measure around your waist might be the best predictor of how your body will hold up as you get older. A study of nearly 11,000 people found ...

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Background: Abdominal visceral adiposity in early pregnancy has been associated with impaired glucose tolerance in later pregnancy. The “hypertriglyceridemic waist” phenotype (i.e., abdominal obesity ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say weight-to-hip ratio is a more accurate way to determine overall health risks. lambada/Getty Images Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a tool for weight ...

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