BEYOND BMI: A BETTER MEASURE OF HEALTHY WEIGHT In the running events I regularly participate in, I often see men and women who appear to be significantly overweight completing courses ranging from 5K to half marathons. Although their BMI—a measurement based on height and weight—may exceed 30, which defines obesity, they clearly display good health. This is why I found an NPR article titled Move Aside, BMI: There’s a Better Way to Define Obesity, Commission Finds so intriguing. As a senior, you’re likely mindful of your weight, just as I am, and might find this fresh perspective on such an...