Study shows how body mass 'redistributes' as we age - rendering BMI 'useless'
The latest study also shows that men’s total body fat increases compared to lean muscle mass as they age - but women appear ...
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Report: Body composition shifts with age could make BMI less useful measure in older adults
People with obesity with similar body mass index (BMI) measurements have differences in muscle and fat based on their age groups. This could mean that BMI isn’t the best tool for older adults, new ...
Your BMI Might Be Lying to You as You Get Older
New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...
Military Times on MSN10hOpinion
The Army's body composition policies must evolve
In this op-ed, the author argues the Army's outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and ...
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Young men with late puberty have healthier fat-to-muscle ratios
Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...
Does being married make you fat? New study finds the truth — and men are in trouble
Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...
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Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...
Mum slams 'cruel' letter from health board claiming active daughter, 5, is 'overweight'
Natasha Hill, from Blaenavon, Wales, received a letter from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board school nursing team ...
What does it mean to have a low body mass index (BMI), according to the World Health Organization?
Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...
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Skeletal Muscle Index Decreases With Elevated Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat
Skeletal Muscle Index decreased as Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat increased, which was most significant among those with diabetes and obesity.
What does it mean to have a high body mass index (BMI), according to the World Health Organization?
A high BMI is often linked to an increased risk of various health problems. A BMI above 25 is classified as overweight, while ...