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Think you’re healthy because you’re thin? Nutrition expert says look deeper
Lifestyle | Mar 06, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTNutrition expert Dr Bindushree Bhandary explains that many people who appear slim may still be metabolically unhealthy due to hidden obesity. She highlights that BMI alone cannot determine health, and factors such as diet quality, muscle health, sleep and physical activity play a much larger role.
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BMI not an accurate measure to check obesity, new study confirms
Health | Jan 15, 2025, 03:16 PM ISTA recent report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology recommended a new and nuanced approach to detect obesity. The authors of the report said that the current medical approach relies on BMI which is not an accurate measure of health or disease. Read on to know more.
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Blood Pressure to Body Mass Index: 5 important health tests every man must take yearly
Health | Sep 09, 2024, 12:48 PM ISTKnow about the top 5 essential health tests every man should take annually to monitor vital health markers and prevent potential health issues. Stay informed and proactive about your well-being.
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BMI alone not sufficient, waist-to-height ratio more effective in diagnosing obesity: Researchers
Health | Jul 09, 2024, 06:35 AM ISTNew obesity diagnosis goes beyond BMI! Researchers propose including waist-to-height ratio to identify high health risks from fat distribution.
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High BMI may NOT independently increase death risk among overweight people; finds study
Health | Jul 06, 2023, 03:44 PM ISTThe patterns observed in the overall population remained largely the same in men and women and across races and ethnicities.
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Here's how light physical activities can help improve mental health
Lifestyle | Jun 01, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTThe study has pointed out a link between light physical activities and lower stress, better mood, and lower BMI. Light activity can include walking around your home office while talking on phone or standing while preparing dinner. For 10 days.
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Exercise can help in preventing breast cancer, shows study
Lifestyle | Nov 04, 2014, 05:15 PM ISTLondon: Everybody is aware of the fact that exercise is good for your health, but very few know that it can help in preventing breast cancer too, says an expert.Middle aged women, who regularly partake