Put the tape measure at the top of your hip bone, then bring it all the way around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's not too tight and that it's straight, even at the back. Don't ...

STEP 1 - WRAP RIBBON: Take the ribbon and wrap it around a glass. Mark where the ribbon overlaps itself. Image caption, STEP 2 - CUT CIRCUMFERENCE: Cut the ribbon at the point where it overlaps. You ...

Running into a DIY project without a ruler or tape measure? A simple household item can give you accurate results in seconds, ...

The arm circumference may be a more reliable indicator of malnutrition among children rather than their body weight, said a new research published in the Journal of Nutrition on Tuesday. The study’s ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The body mass index (BMI) isn’t a perfect measure for obesity.

Nov. 7, 2003 — Enlarged waist circumference is associated with a syndrome of lipid overaccumulation and increased mortality, according to the results of a cross-sectional study published in the ...

The body mass index (BMI) isn’t a perfect measure for obesity. Convenience and routine are on its side -- so health experts aren’t likely to stop using it any time soon -- but its limitations have got ...

A manufacturer of inspection equipment has applied a high speed, non-contact laser micrometer to measure the circumference, diameter and ovality of cylindrical objects, including cigarettes, filters ...