The ‘Body Roundness Index’ Is Touted As The New BMI — And It’s Got A Big Problem

The ‘Body Roundness Index’ Is Touted As The New BMI — And It’s Got A Big Problem

ICYMI, determining someone’s health by checking their body mass index is … well, not it. For decades, BMI was used as a major indicator of one’s health. But recently, the American Medical Association decided to adopt a new policy on BMI because it doesn’t account for differences across race, gender, age and other demographics. Further, … Read more

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Says Her Weight Was Turned Into A Joke

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Says Her Weight Was Turned Into A Joke

Danielle Fishel says there was a point during her time on “Boy Meets World” when she felt forced to make fun of her own appearance. The actor, who played Topanga Lawrence on the ’90s ABC sitcom, said the show’s producers and writers called her into an office to “tell” her they were going to write … Read more

This Highly-Rated Smart Scale Is Under $15 On Amazon

This Highly-Rated Smart Scale Is Under  On Amazon

HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. If you’ve got one of those old mechanical scales in your bathroom, here’s your sign to upgrade to something more … Read more

Look slimmer and taller instantly with ‘magic’ belt tip

Look slimmer and taller instantly with ‘magic’ belt tip

People who want to make themselves look slimmer and taller – and even create an illusion of longer legs – can do so, with just a belt. A TikToker has wowed many after sharing a ‘little-known’ trick that can create a ‘smaller waist’ instantly.  Andrea, who is known as Andreasfashiongalaxy to her fans online, shared … Read more

Brits don’t start to take their health seriously until the age of 38, study finds

Brits don’t start to take their health seriously until the age of 38, study finds

Brits don’t start to take their health seriously until the age of 38 – and often only after a scare, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found that starting to have new aches and pains, or reaching a milestone birthday, were also among the triggers that encouraged them to take better care of … Read more