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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
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Nutritionist Reveals Importance Of Waist Circumference On Measuring Overall Weight
The nutritionist provides her expert opinion on finding out how much weight you have gained that may pose a health scare.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro Survives Drop and Scratch Tests, Outlives iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pixel 8 Pro has been subjected to a new durability test involving the handset being dropped from waist and head levels, and the results are better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra, according to a YouTube channel. Here's how the Pixel 8 Pro fares against concrete and sand in a new durability test.
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Google Fit Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate Measurement Features Rolling Out for Pixel Phone Users: How to Use
In a statement, Google says, “Starting today, we are rolling out the ability to measure your heart rate and respiratory rate with Google Fit by using just your phone’s camera. These features are available first in the Google Fit app for Pixel phones, and will be expanding to more Android devices in the future.”
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Policemen In Rajasthan Asked To Submit Physical Measurements
In order to motivate them to maintain good health and proper body shape, policemen in four districts of Rajasthan have been asked to submit details of their weight, chest and waist size.
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In A First, Miss Venezuela Ditches Contestants' Measurements
For the first time in its history, the Miss Venezuela contest will not publish the 24 contestants' waist, bust and hip measurements, organisers said.
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What’s The Ideal Weight For My Height And Age? Let’s Put It Out In A Chart!
There are several ways to calculate your ideal weight such as Body Mass Index (BMI)- the most common way of measuring but also comes up with limitations, body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio and waist-hip ratio.
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Prevent Gaining Weight to Avoid Diabetes, Say Experts
Experts press for more awareness and practicing preventive measures to avoid developing diabetes or any other lifestyle disease.
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Childhood Fitness Cuts Heart Disease Risks In Adulthood
Data collection included a one-mile run to assess cardiorespiratory fitness and waist circumference measures to assess abdominal fat in childhood.
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How You Can Figure Out Whether You're Too Fat With a Single Piece of String
Everybody knows that having a a bit of belly - or more - could be bad for your health, but is that always true? According to new research, one way to answer that question is pretty simply: measure the broadest part of your waist and hips with a piece of string.
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Waist and biceps - Predictors of mortality risk
In older men, waist size and muscle mass as measured by mid-arm muscle circumference provide a more accurate picture of their mortality risk than BMI alone.
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Waist measurement: diabetes, heart risks
Waist circumference, rather than overall weight, is the truest indicator of an increased risk of diabetes or heart disease.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Body Mass Index Alone Not Reliable Measure Of Obesity: Lancet Report
A Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity.
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Nutritionist Reveals Importance Of Waist Circumference On Measuring Overall Weight
The nutritionist provides her expert opinion on finding out how much weight you have gained that may pose a health scare.
-
Google Pixel 8 Pro Survives Drop and Scratch Tests, Outlives iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pixel 8 Pro has been subjected to a new durability test involving the handset being dropped from waist and head levels, and the results are better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra, according to a YouTube channel. Here's how the Pixel 8 Pro fares against concrete and sand in a new durability test.
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Google Fit Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate Measurement Features Rolling Out for Pixel Phone Users: How to Use
In a statement, Google says, “Starting today, we are rolling out the ability to measure your heart rate and respiratory rate with Google Fit by using just your phone’s camera. These features are available first in the Google Fit app for Pixel phones, and will be expanding to more Android devices in the future.”
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Policemen In Rajasthan Asked To Submit Physical Measurements
In order to motivate them to maintain good health and proper body shape, policemen in four districts of Rajasthan have been asked to submit details of their weight, chest and waist size.
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In A First, Miss Venezuela Ditches Contestants' Measurements
For the first time in its history, the Miss Venezuela contest will not publish the 24 contestants' waist, bust and hip measurements, organisers said.
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What’s The Ideal Weight For My Height And Age? Let’s Put It Out In A Chart!
There are several ways to calculate your ideal weight such as Body Mass Index (BMI)- the most common way of measuring but also comes up with limitations, body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio and waist-hip ratio.
-
Prevent Gaining Weight to Avoid Diabetes, Say Experts
Experts press for more awareness and practicing preventive measures to avoid developing diabetes or any other lifestyle disease.
-
Childhood Fitness Cuts Heart Disease Risks In Adulthood
Data collection included a one-mile run to assess cardiorespiratory fitness and waist circumference measures to assess abdominal fat in childhood.
-
How You Can Figure Out Whether You're Too Fat With a Single Piece of String
Everybody knows that having a a bit of belly - or more - could be bad for your health, but is that always true? According to new research, one way to answer that question is pretty simply: measure the broadest part of your waist and hips with a piece of string.
-
Waist and biceps - Predictors of mortality risk
In older men, waist size and muscle mass as measured by mid-arm muscle circumference provide a more accurate picture of their mortality risk than BMI alone.
-
Waist measurement: diabetes, heart risks
Waist circumference, rather than overall weight, is the truest indicator of an increased risk of diabetes or heart disease.
