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October 23, 2024/Children's Health

BMI for Kids: Understanding Your Child’s Body Mass Index

Kids’ BMI is measured in relation to others their age and sex — a healthy range is between the 5th and 84th percentile

January 6, 2023/Wellness

Overweight and Obesity: What They Mean and Why They Matter

They’re legit health conditions, and not entirely in your control

A colorful meter made to represent body mass index.

January 6, 2022/Wellness

Is BMI an Accurate Measure of Health?

Plus, 4 factors that can make BMI misleading

man checking his weight by looking in the mirror BMI

October 29, 2021/Men's Health

BMI for Men: Does the Math Work?

When — and when not — to trust BMI calculators

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October 25, 2021/Women's Health

BMI for Women: How It Works and What It Reveals About Your Health

From your ideal BMI to when to take it with a grain of salt

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August 19, 2019/Heart Health

Excess Pounds and Heart Disease: How to Calculate Your Risk

Should you measure BMI, waist circumference or something else?

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