Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.
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Malaysian firefighters will be required to have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 28 to be eligible for promotion, similar ...
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...
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People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure ...
A recent study revealed that aerobic fitness is more important than BMI when it comes to longevity. Experts explain why ...
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Obesity is often considered one of the most important factors in the likelihood of early death, but a new review reveals that ...
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...
A group of Australian and international experts are calling for a major overhaul of obesity diagnosis, saying current methods ...
The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...