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Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses
Source: FlexChar · Published Aug 31, 2026, 3:43 PM
In Health, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, suggesting waist size could provide an important warning sign. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.
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