mass index (BMI), which has ….

mass index (BMI), which has been used since 1970s to measure a body weight and composition. While never without some controversy, many people have been counseled by medical professionals of a healthy BMI for women, which falls between 18.5-24.9. According to Rich, the latest research shows that the established BMI range may not be the healthiest for women as they age. The current medical debate based on recent findings shows that older people with BMI between 25-29 may enjoy the greatest longevity.

—Denise Stabile Take control of your health with the help of Wa-Rite

The Wa-Rite Club meets on Friday mornings from 9-10, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45. Dues are $10 a year. Leisure World ID card must be shown.

The club celebrates and supports the process of losing weight for health and invites all female residents looking to lose at least 10 pounds to stop by one of the meetings no later than 8:45. Members Anna Sturdivant and Shirley LeBrecque shared the April 19 top loser title, each losing 3 pounds over the past week. Sturdivant was watching her meal sizes to look and feel her best before taking a cross country trip with her family.

Linda Rich shared a presentation on understanding a body

Wa-Rite's top losers Anna Sturdivant (l-r) and Shirley LeBrecque.