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Study Links Beer Bellies And ‘Bingo Wings’ To Higher Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌Belly And Arm Fat Increases Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌

Research warns high levels of body fat in specific areas may increase susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases.‌ People with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to develop the diseases. ‌

Zenger

Withings Body Smart review

The Withings Body Smart is a mid-range smart scale with a user-friendly app, breezy setup, and relevant insights

Tom’s Guide

The three types of body fat to know — which to lose and the one to gain

Not all body fat is equal. Madeleine Spencer asks the experts to weigh in on the methods which could help you lose the bad kind and gain the good

Evening Standard

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Neck thickness is overlooked in health

Experts agree that neck thickness is a key factor which correlates with strokes, heart attacks and other diseases

Salon

Obesity Diagnosis Needs Change, Study Says Fat Distribution More Important Than BMI

The researchers of the latest study put forth a new framework for the diagnosis, staging, and management of obesity in adults that takes into account not just BMI but the way the body fat is distributed.

Medical Daily

Do women get cold more easily than men?

Does a person's sex make a difference in how they react to temperature changes? Here's the science.

LiveScience

Should we ditch BMI and use the ‘body roundness index’ instead?

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person’s body fat levels. To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in metres times itself. The resulting number is used to determine a person’s…

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| A new side effect of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine found, how to prevent hypertension if you are genetically susceptible, immense health benefits jeera pani offer, why you must chew food 32 times and more

Another side effect linked with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: All about VITT

The Times of India

Kartik Aaryan drops from 39% body fat to just 7% for ‘Chandu Champion’: Here’s what it means to reduce body fat

Kartik Aaryan has set a new record in Bollywood and this time it has really taken aback everyone! The new poster of "Chandu Champion" is out and the actor's comment box is already filled with compliments.

The Times of India

Why BMI is not a good metric for checking obesity or overweight in Indians, shares expert

BMI is a standard measure to assess an individual as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. However, it may not be accurate to measure health in Indians. This means that the weight may be normal but disproportionate fat muscle mass ( fat to protein disproportion).

The Times of India

Garmin's Index S2 is the smart scale choice for those in the Garmin ecosystem

Garmin's Index S2 suffers from some weight accuracy issues, but if you're in the Garmin ecosystem, this may be the scale for you.

iMore

This world-first smart ring claims to track your body fat and hydration, and it's on Kickstarter now

A Kickstarter project for a new smart ring Ringo claims it can track your body fat and hydration levels.

TechRadar

Researchers find that four cups of coffee daily aids weight loss

Discover how much coffee you should drink daily for weight loss. According to research, consuming 4 cups of coffee per day can help lower body fat by 4%. L...

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Viral TikTok trend: 4-1-1 workout method melts fat in 6 weeks!

Discover the viral 4-1-1 workout method for fat loss that combines strength training and cardio. Get ready to melt away body fat and build lean muscle.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Pelicans can cut Zion Williamson (and his max contract) after next season. Here’s why.

Zion Williamson really does have a weight clause in his contract

Fit & Well

I swapped a split-exercise routine for full-body workouts and it drastically changed my body fat percentage

If your goal is fat loss, then a full-body workout routine could be key

The Conversation

Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?

Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as “spot reduction”, claiming you can burn fat in a specific body area, usually the belly, with specially designed exercises or workouts.

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