BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.
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Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...
New Atlas16h
Beyond BMI: Body fat stored in surprising spot linked to heart disease
Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...
Malay Mail on MSN18h
Your waistline could affect your rank, Nga warns, as Fire Dept looks to tighten BMI rules for promotions
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is set to discuss the introduction of a body mass index (BMI) requirement of ...
Daily Herald7h
Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...
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Scientists uncover new heart risk hiding between your muscle fibers
Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...
Only the fit will be promoted
Malaysian firefighters will be required to have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 28 to be eligible for promotion, similar ...
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TyG index linked to obesity measures can predict hypertension risk in US adults
A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with ...
Heart attack warning for slim people with fatty muscles in new study
Researchers found that women with high levels of intermuscular fat had an ‘especially high risk’ of heart attack or failure, ...
Study shows fatty muscles raise heart disease risk regardless of BMI
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...
People with 'beef-like' muscles at risk of heart attack and diabetes
According to the study, for every 1% increase in fatty muscle fraction, there was a 2% increased risk of CMD and a 7% ...
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Intermuscular fat increases risk of heart disease independent of BMI
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...