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Better than BMI tool to predict risk

Here's a new tool to prevent health risk that is getting some attention. Essentially your waist measurement should be no more than half your height.

http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/04/beyond-bmi-a-better-tool-to-measure-your-health/?utm_campaign=bewell+enews&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bewell1305&utm_content=beyond+bmi

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    • Ms skinniness
      Ms skinniness

      Very interesting...... My cleaning lady measures her pant waist by going around her neck too which was interesting also.... Thanks for posting this.....

    • newat52
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      Ruh roh! Come on sleeve, do your thing!

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    Very interesting......

    My cleaning lady measures her pant waist by going around her neck too which was interesting also.... :)

    Thanks for posting this.....

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    Ruh roh! Come on sleeve, do your thing! :wacko:

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