A new study suggests waist size and fat distribution may reveal heart and mortality risks that BMI alone can easily miss.

The average waist size for U.S. women is 38.5 inches, indicating widespread abdominal obesity. Larger waist sizes are linked with increased risks of chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes.

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THE size of your waist may actually be a better predictor of death than your BMI, a study has suggested. People who have a ...

Researchers found a simple waist measurement performed nearly as well as more complex methods for identifying unhealthy amounts of body fat.

Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to detect obesity-related health risks, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.

A person's waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research. A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular ...

Waist circumference (WC) predicts mortality risk in older adults independent of BMI, with high WC linked to 24% greater death risk, a new study finds.

A tape measure around the waist may provide surprisingly useful information about obesity-related health risks. Rutgers ...

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 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. UK health officials say maintaining a waist measurement that is half your height can benefit health.