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I tested a $20 smart scale against a $8,500 body composition machine – these were the surprising results

We test a $20 smart scale against an $8,500 body composition machine to see how accurate it is.

TechRadar

Prithvi Shaw dropped from Mumbai team due to high body fat content: Know what it means for health

For the upcoming Ranji Trophy match scheduled to be played in Agartala from October 26 to 29, top order batter Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the Mumbai squad. One of the reasons for not including Shaw in the match is his fitness.

The Times of India

Common Breast Cancer Type Linked To Excess Body Fat: Study Reveals

Excess body fat may be responsible for 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases. The new study findings suggest the need to rethink the effectiveness of BMI in assessing cancer risk.

Medical Daily

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The Winter bulk: 5 expert tips to pack on muscle the right way this season

An expert shares how to build lean muscle and avoid the 'dirty bulk'

Eating Less Extends Lifespan, But Those With Least Weight Loss Have Maximum Benefits: Study

Researchers explored how eating less could extend lifespan and discovered that those who experienced the least weight loss while eating less had the greatest longevity benefits.

Medical Daily

Best Weighing Machines For Accurate Health Tracking: Top Features To Consider

Investing in a weighing machine can be a significant step towards achieving your health and fitness goals. By understanding the different types of scales available and considering your individual needs, you can choose the right machine to help you monitor your weight and body composition effectively.

Medical Daily

Late Nighters Face Higher Diabetes Risk Due To Body Clock Misalignment‌ ‌

Study finds late chronotypes have elevated BMI, more body fat, and nearly 50% higher diabetes risk.‌

Zenger

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Weight Loss Goals Miss An Essential Truth About Body Fat

Scientists at the University of Michigan found that fat from obese people who exercise has more blood vessels and fewer inflammatory cells, making it healthier.

Inverse

Night Owls At Higher Risk Of Diabetes: Study

Compared with an intermediate chronotype, participants with a late chronotype had a 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, even after adjusting for other factors including age and lifestyle factors.

Medical Daily

Renpho Morpho Scan smart scale review: First-rate range of metrics, second-rate health advice

The Renpho MorphoScan smart scale is one of the cheapest segmental body composition scales, but it has a few glaring app-related issues.

Tom’s Guide

QardioBase X Review: This $95 smart scale looks the part — but the app holds it back

The QardioBase X smart scale looks great in any house, but its app lacks the depth of rivals.

Tom’s Guide

Study Links Fat Cell Size To Future Weight Changes‌ Fat Cell Size: A Predictor Of Long-Term Weight Changes ‌

Research suggests large fat cells predict weight loss, while small fat cells may lead to weight gain over time.‌ New insights into how fat cell size influences weight dynamics in a study presented to the European Congress on Obesity. ‌

Zenger

Study Links Beer Bellies And ‘Bingo Wings’ To Higher Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌Belly And Arm Fat Increases Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌

Research warns high levels of body fat in specific areas may increase susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases.‌ People with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to develop the diseases. ‌

Zenger

Withings Body Smart review

The Withings Body Smart is a mid-range smart scale with a user-friendly app, breezy setup, and relevant insights

Tom’s Guide

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Evening Standard

The three types of body fat to know — which to lose and the one to gain

Not all body fat is equal. Madeleine Spencer asks the experts to weigh in on the methods which could help you lose the bad kind and gain the good

Salon

Neck thickness is overlooked in health

Experts agree that neck thickness is a key factor which correlates with strokes, heart attacks and other diseases

Medical Daily

Obesity Diagnosis Needs Change, Study Says Fat Distribution More Important Than BMI

The researchers of the latest study put forth a new framework for the diagnosis, staging, and management of obesity in adults that takes into account not just BMI but the way the body fat is distributed.

LiveScience

Do women get cold more easily than men?

Does a person's sex make a difference in how they react to temperature changes? Here's the science.

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The Conversation

Should we ditch BMI and use the ‘body roundness index’ instead?

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person’s body fat levels. To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in metres times itself. The resulting number is used to determine a person’s…

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| A new side effect of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine found, how to prevent hypertension if you are genetically susceptible, immense health benefits jeera pani offer, why you must chew food 32 times and more

Another side effect linked with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: All about VITT

The Times of India

Kartik Aaryan drops from 39% body fat to just 7% for ‘Chandu Champion’: Here’s what it means to reduce body fat

Kartik Aaryan has set a new record in Bollywood and this time it has really taken aback everyone! The new poster of "Chandu Champion" is out and the actor's comment box is already filled with compliments.

The Times of India

Why BMI is not a good metric for checking obesity or overweight in Indians, shares expert

BMI is a standard measure to assess an individual as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. However, it may not be accurate to measure health in Indians. This means that the weight may be normal but disproportionate fat muscle mass ( fat to protein disproportion).

iMore

Garmin's Index S2 is the smart scale choice for those in the Garmin ecosystem

Garmin's Index S2 suffers from some weight accuracy issues, but if you're in the Garmin ecosystem, this may be the scale for you.

TechRadar

This world-first smart ring claims to track your body fat and hydration, and it's on Kickstarter now

A Kickstarter project for a new smart ring Ringo claims it can track your body fat and hydration levels.