Body mass index (BMI), which is measured by taking a person’s body weight and dividing the square of their height, has long ...

Breathe out before you measure. Studies show your WHR may be better at predicting chronic health problems than BMI is. Doctors think this may be because it’s a more accurate way to measure belly ...

Natalie JEFFCOTT/Stocksy BMI has been used to measure a person’s health since the early 1970s. Over the last few years, researchers have been examining waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) as a potential ...

In addition, if someone has a high BMI or is less than 5 feet tall, their WHR may be less meaningful. If people have concerns about their weight or abdominal fat, they can speak with a healthcare ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision ...

With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number. Your BMI could be anywhere from less than 18 to over 40, indicating where you fall on a scale of healthy body weight.