Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric

Woman on a scale (stock image).Photo:Getty Getty An international committee of scientists has proposed a new way to determine excess body fat instead of just relying onbody mass index (BMI). More than 50 experts in fields such as nutrition, endocrinology and public health published their recommendations in the peer-reviewed journalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinologyon Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Lancetreport suggests that another metric is far more useful when determining a patient’s overall health: the amount of belly fat they have.

Score Lego Sets from Just $8 at Amazon’s Annual New Year’s Sale

Photo:PeopleIf your New Year’s resolutions include spending more time with family or getting into creative activities, the latestAmazon dealson Lego sets can scratch that itch.The site’s annualNew Year’s saleis in full swing and includes major discounts on Lego sets for adults and kids. Starting at just $8, you can stock up onpop culture-related findslikeHarry PotterLego kits, scenes from Disney, Marvel builds, and the internet-famous Lego flowers.Best New Year’s Lego Sales on AmazonDisneyThe Lion KingSimba Cub Toy, $18 (orig.

Score Lululemon’s Popular Belt Bags from $29 Right Now — If You Know Where to Look

Photo:lululemon (4)If there’s one accessory we spot on countless stars likeCameron DiazandJoanna Gaines, it’s belt bags. And right now, you can snag the popular style from a brandPEOPLE editorsandcelebrities are fans of: Lululemon.Lululemon just restocked itsWe Made Too Much section, and there are Everywhere Belt Bag styles hidden in the section, including fun seasonal finds, like plush fleece and puffy nylon.Belt bags are convenient for commuting, traveling, and everyday use. For those looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or a loved one, consider snagging one of these Lululemon belt bags before they go out of stock while prices start at $29.

Scott and Mark Hoying Announce Kids Christmas Book — and Share Some of Their Holiday Traditions and Mishaps (Exclusive)

The Hoyings published their children’s book,How Lucky Am I?,in May, andtold PEOPLEthat the book was “a gift to our future children.”Fa La La Familyholds a similar meaning. “Wegot married in the summer of 2023, and there’s nothing we’ve been looking forward to more than being dads,” they say. “We can’t wait to readFa La La Familyto our kids one day — it’s going to be the best feeling in the world!

Scott Disick Reveals the One Kid-Related Task He Needs His Assistant to Get Right

Scott Disick at Gala One Saint Barth at the Eden Rock Hotel.Photo:Francois Vochelle/Shutterstock Francois Vochelle/Shutterstock Scott Disickhas a few specifics in mind when it comes to his assistant’s duties.On a recent episode ofThe Kardashians,the Talentless founder, 41, revealed one of his requests while hanging out withKhloe Kardashian, 40. Disick, who is venturing into a career in acting, shared with the Good American co-founder that his latest assistant passed on him appearing in “an Adam Sandler movie” for Netflix without asking him because “there was too much on her plate.