For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used as a quick way to label people’s health status. You’ve probably had your BMI calculated at a doctor’s office or seen it used in the news as a marker of “healthy weight.” But what is BMI, exactly?BMI is a simple formula that divides a person’s weight […]

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September 2, 2025

Why BMI Is Flawed (and What Actually Matters for Health)