Where You Carry Fat Matters More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied nearly 29,000 American adults to understand how different body measurements predict serious health problems involving the heart, kidneys, …
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Body Shape May Affect Bone Strength in Adults
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how body shape relates to bone health, specifically looking at the lower spine. They used a new …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Weight for Aging
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to understand how body shape affects how quickly we age biologically. They found that people with more belly …
Read MoreBody Shape May Affect Women's Fertility More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied how body shape—specifically where fat is stored around the middle—affects women's ability to get pregnant. Using data from over 1,500 women …
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