Do you know your waist size? You should because it is one of the most accurate predictors of diabetes, heart attack and stroke. It’s time to get out that measuring tape. Pull it tight, but not so you ...

Your BMI is a great method of deducting your weight, but measuring your waist is also important to assess for potential risks of disease. Carrying too much abdominal fat around your waist can lead to ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than ...

THE size of a person’s waist may provide a clue to their likelihood of developing cancer, a new study reveals. It found both men and women carrying excess weight around the waistline increased their ...

While the most accurate measures of body fat like are generally only used in medical and research settings, there are some ways to measure body fat in the comfort of your own home If you’re curious to ...

The circumference of a man’s waist is a better predictor of his risk of developing type 2 diabetes than his body mass index (BMI), which is a weight-to-height ratio, or waist-to-hip ratio alone. This ...

Viewers on This Morning have been shown the test to measure their waistlines - and the sizes that are linked to heart disease. Doctor Chris Steele told presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip ...

You know that carrying around extra weight is bad news for your heart. But your gut might be warning you about something else just as serious: cancer. Your waist measurement may predict your cancer ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A person's waist-hip ratio was the best measurement of obesity and should become the standard measurement for cardiovascular risk, ...