Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why

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Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why

Pexels/RDNE stock projectYou’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and health professionals commonly measure waist circumference as a vital sign for health. This is a better indicator than body mass index (BMI) of the amount of intra-ab…