Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by dividing your weight by your height (squared). It is generally used to help you ...

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BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

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Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, challenging traditional views on obesity and cognition.

刚刚过去的春节，你的腰间有没有长出新的“年轮”？在上海，超重肥胖的防控形势不容乐观。数据显示，成年人超重和肥胖比例已经超过四成。公众对“如何减肥”的讨论很热烈，然而，多胖才叫胖？如何减肥更科学？记者邀请内分泌代谢、饮食营养和运动领域的专家和业内人士， ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

在当今社会，糖尿病就像一个潜伏在人群中的 “健康杀手”，给人们的生活带来了诸多困扰。在中国，糖尿病的患病率相当高，而且有很大一部分人处于糖尿病前期（即血糖水平高于正常，但还未达到糖尿病诊断标准的一种中间高血糖状态）。这一阶段就像是糖尿病的 “预备役”，如果不加以重视，随时可能 “转正” 为糖尿病。

小基数人群（BMI小于23.9的健康体重人群）：建议每周进行3次有氧运动、3次力量训练，需要针对全身大肌肉群去训练，避免肌肉过度流失。