Whether you’re ordering a new pair of denim, a fancy dress, or a plain t-shirt, knowing your correct measurements ensures you’ll have the perfect fit. When shopping online, that means fewer returns ...

Why Waist-to-Hip Ratio Matters What’s a Healthy WHR? How to Calculate WHR WHR vs. BMI How to Change Your WHR Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is an alternative to body mass index (BMI) that may do a better ...

The relationship between belly size and hip size appears to be a more useful measure of health risk than the widely used body-mass index, or BMI. According to a study published in The Lancet, a ...

A growing body of research has connected a higher waist-to-hip ratio with increased chance of metabolic disease and other health issues.

Sept. 21 (UPI) --New research suggests that waist-to-hip ratio, and not body mass index is a better measure of healthy weight -- and may predict early death better than BMI. The researchers urge using ...

Get out the measuring tape. Your waist-to-hip ratio may beat the scale at predicting heart disease, a British study shows. The study is the latest research linking belly fat to heart risk. The ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say weight-to-hip ratio is a more accurate way to determine overall health risks. lambada/Getty Images Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a tool for weight ...