Doctor says piece of string is 'better' than BMI at measuring your health View Image

A pair of doctors have teamed up to show a simple trick which could be better tool to measure someone's health than body mass index (BMI). Dr Clare Bailey Mosley - wife of the late Dr Michael Mosley - paired up with son Dr Jack Mosley on Instagram.

They discussed a 'quick and easy' way to assess your metabolic health - that is, how your body processes things like fats and sugar. It plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being and preventing chronic diseases.

Several factors contribute to metabolic health , including blood sugar levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, and waist circumference. Making positive changes to your metabolic health - no matter how late in life - can

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