New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

For decades, body mass index has been the go-to metric for defining healthy weight ranges, but its usefulness as a reliable ...

Rising rates of heart disease are claiming more lives each year, and researchers now believe a lesser-known body measure may offer clues about your future heart health. In recent findings from a large ...

The latest study also shows that men’s total body fat increases compared to lean muscle mass as they age - but women appear ...

Discover why spot reduction doesn't work, how fat loss actually happens, and the best strategies to shed stubborn fat for ...

Your ideal body fat percentage can depend on your age, sex, and activity level. Tracking movement and calories can help determine your body’s healthiest weight. No number is a complete picture ...

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...

Slow and steady movement is the best place to start when it comes to cortisol management. If you currently do a lot of high-intensity work (which, yes, is a stress on the body), pull back and opt for ...