Researchers say “apple” bodies are even worse for us than high BMIs

Researchers say “apple” bodies are even worse for us than high BMIs
Your body mass index (BMI) is a helpful tool to measure how under- or overweight you are — but may be of little use when it comes to determining potentially serious health risks. Researchers have found that individuals with a normal weight BMI, but a higher waist-to-hip ratio, face a higher risk of death—especially death from a cardiovascular disease.

November 11, 2015 at 02:57PM
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