The Body Mass Index (BMI) serves as a metric for assessing potential health risks by comparing an individual’s weight to their height. While it provides a basic understanding of weight categories, it does not measure body fat directly or indicate overall health or fitness levels. BMI helps classify individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. This article outlines a simple method for calculating your BMI. (1,2) Understanding BMI The BMI formula generally applies to adults; however, it may not be reliable for certain groups, including: Bodybuilders Pregnant or breastfeeding women Seniors Children Individuals with physical disabilities You can calculate…

On July 19, Cognizant revealed the elevation of six women to Senior Vice President roles, marking a pivotal step towards increasing diversity within the company’s executive ranks. This initiative highlights Cognizant’s dedication to cultivating a diverse leadership culture, a sentiment echoed by CEO Ravi Kumar S. He remarked, “These announcements are a collective reason for celebration. Promoting diversity must be ingrained in our fabric, influencing every aspect of our operations from recruitment and hiring to development, promotion, engagement, and retention of talent.”  Elisa de Rocca-Serra, who became a member of Cognizant in 2021, has been promoted to Senior Vice President,…