Category Archives: BMI

According to a new report from researchers at the University of Virginia, your body mass index, or BMI, impacts how likely you are to die after surgery… but probably not the way you’d expect…

If you want to know how to calculate BMI, here are the formulas for Standard (aka English) BMI and Metric BMI…

Body mass index (BMI) indirectly measures your total body fat. It’s considered to be a fairly reliable indicator of your weight status — underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.

Using your height and weight, a body mass index calculator can give you an approximate measure of your body fat. The higher your body mass index, the greater your risk may be for diseases like arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and heart … Continue reading →

To calculate BMI, you just need to know your height and weight. The formula is the same for all adult men and women. BMI is used to screen adults for possible weight problems and the health risks that go with … Continue reading →

While we were researching BMI for women, we ran across a study that looked at whether a high BMI can shrink your brain and cause dementia.

A BMI calculator uses your height and weight to indirectly measure your total body fat. Both adult men and women can use the same BMI calculator. It’s a tool that can help you and your physician determine if your weight … Continue reading →

Well, it almost doubles your risk… … but the strange thing is the risk occurs even if your body mass index (BMI) is in the normal range.

Reading may be an easy way to help your kids to lose weight. But only if they read the right type of novel.

If you’re overweight, your body mass index (BMI) may be related to age-related hearing loss. The same is true of smoking and occupational noise. But surprisingly, having at least one alcoholic drink per week may actually protect your hearing. This … Continue reading →