Nov. 7, 2003 — Enlarged waist circumference is associated with a syndrome of lipid overaccumulation and increased mortality, according to the results of a cross-sectional study published in the ...
We all rely too much on our weighing machines to know our weight and that number pretty much defines our health. This holds especially true for people wanting to lose weight. But ever thought if it is ...
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of age on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), and the usefulness of BMI, WC and waist–hip ratio (WHR) in predicting mortality ...
A quick and easy way to know if you are at risk for heart attacks or diabetes is to get out your tool box. A quick and easy way to know if you are at risk for heart attacks or diabetes is to get out ...
Recent research demonstrates that comparing waist circumference to height could provide a more accurate picture than the body mass index (BMI), which has been in use for decades. This method ...