BMI is a bogus way to tell if you’re a healthy weight — here’s what you should do instead

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• Body mass index is a poor way to measure your overall health.
• Measuring the circumference of your waist appears to be a better indicator, especially for women.
• This metric also has strong links to your risk of developing some diseases, and a new study suggests it may provide insight into your chances of having a heart attack.

The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but your waist may offer key insights into the health of your heart.

Physicians and researchers are increasingly recognizing waist size — as opposed to Body Mass Index or weight alone — as a key measure of health. Several studies have documented a link between high amounts of abdominal fat and an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, for example.

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