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Body Mass Index - What It Means Vs What It Doesn't

Body Mass Index or BMI is a calculation that is used to understand the relationship between your height and weight. It is very commonly used in healthcare settings and also in gyms or weight training ...

BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.