What does your waist say about your health? According to a new
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Why a Growing Waistline Could Be a Sign of Poor Health, by Tash Health
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Keeping waistline less than half your height key to good health - Times of India
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Keep your waist to less than half your height - for health and physical attractiveness - Ageless Forever
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Waist Size Matters, Not Your BMI, Say Researchers
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Keep your waist to below half your height, new guidance says - Saudi Gazette
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Media Coverage Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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Scientists Say Waist Size Can Be Used to Predict Early Death
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12 simple tests that show your true health
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How to Take Body Measurements to Assess Body Composition
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What your body shape says about YOU - and the deadly risks you face
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What Is the Skinny Fat Body Type
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Do waist trainers work?: Benefits and risks