New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and body fat provides key insights into strength and longevity that the scale ...

Unlike the traditional BMI, the body roundness index factors in abdominal fat levels, which may pose the greatest threat to ...

In general, Ramsay said, smart scales provide relatively accurate body fat percentage and lean muscle mass results. Some even record your resting heart rate, which can be a good indicator of fitness.

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Body roundness could be a better predictor of heart health than BMI. A new study suggests that the Body Roundness Index (BRI) ...

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According to doctors and dietitians, BRI may essentially be the same inaccurate measure in different clothing.

"Rounder" participants were 163 percent more likely to develop heart disease in a Chinese study of adults over the age of 45.

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"Body roundness" could be a better measure than BMI at predicting how excess weight might affect a person's heart health, a ...

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