Forget BMI: The Better Measure is Fat vs Muscle

September 25, 2026 1 min read Premium comments

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When it comes to lumbar degeneration, maybe “obese” and “non-obese” are simply too crude. A new study suggests that the real story is hiding in the balance between fat and muscle.

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