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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 ...
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 ...
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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Does BMI become useless as we age?
Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person’s weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, overweight, or obesity. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...
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Dr Hilary Jones reveals the 'simple' alternatives to BMI for working out if you're a healthy weight
If you've ever had your weight and height measured together at the doctor's, it's likely been used to work out your BMI. Having a score between 18.5 to 24.9 would suggest you're 'healthy', with 25 ...
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AAOS BMI Guidelines Discriminatory!?
Using ultrasounds, the TKA patients showed an r = 0.560 for femoral peri-incisional adiposity and r = 0.544 for tibial peri-incisional adiposity, which indicates a moderate correlation between BMI and ...
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 ...