Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk, particularly among people who are not classified as ...

British Heart Foundation warns that waist measurements over 38 inches for men and 31 inches for women may indicate increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the dominant tool for defining obesity, despite longstanding concerns that it poorly reflects individual health risk. Growing evidence suggests that the ...

Given that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., it’s important to know what your risk is. Maybe you already know some of the factors that can put you at increased risk: having ...

Did you know that apart from your diet, there are other physiological factors that can increase your chances of getting type ...

A larger-than-ideal waist is not only less than great for fitting into your clothes, it also has health risks, according to Craig Peters, a cardiologist with HonorHealth. Waist measurement has an even ...

Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it can also be an important indicator of your health. Research consistently shows that larger waist sizes are linked with increased risks of ...

New UK guidance encourages people to calculate their waist to height ratio to gauge health. Keeping your waist measurement less than half your height may help prevent various risks associated with ...

A larger-than-ideal waist is not only less than great for fitting into your clothes, it also has health risks, according to Craig Peters, a cardiologist with HonorHealth. Waist measurement has an even ...