BMI

We all consider a diet when we put on a bit of weight, but when does an extra few pounds turn into obesity? When you’re obese, it means you have so much body fat that you’re posing a threat to your wellbeing, risking your health with type 2…

British researchers have found that there is a link between excess body weight and a deficiency of vitamin D. The data analysed covered 165,000 people and showed that for every 10 per cent rise in a person’s body-mass index (BMI), there was…

When it comes to weight, many doctors and scientists now believe that your waist measurement is the most important factor. Your fitness levels play a part, of course, but the key thing for your wellness and wellbeing is to keep the amount…

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help you to work out your weight loss wellbeing, as it tells you whether you are ‘normal’, ‘underweight’, ‘overweight’ or ‘obese’ for your size. However, mathematician Nick Trefethen, Professor of Numerical…