New research points to a better way to measure obesity than body mass index. Body mass index was first developed in 1832 and has been the standard way to estimate a person’s body fat since the 1980s.
Share on Pinterest New research suggests that body roundness may be a better indicator of health in some cases. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The body mass index (BMI) considers the height-weight ...
Share on Pinterest A recent study finds people with a high or low Body Roundness Index have an increased risk of death. Zing Images/Getty Images Body Roundness Index is a novel body composition ...
During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Ilona Maher was a breakout star, an athletic marvel who possessed an astonishing combination of speed and strength. As the 27-year-old member of Team ...
Alice Bullas receives funding from UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Scheme, for a project on 'evaluation of body measurement methods for children living with obesity'. She is affiliated with the ...