New research challenges everything we thought we knew about weight and longevity. Scientific evidence now shows that fitness levels trump BMI when predicting how long you'll live.

The writer Kevin Schlittenhardt lost 40 pounds with a combination of intermittent fasting, weight training, and light cardio, gaining back his health and self-confidence along the way. Now he wonders ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

Body composition refers to the percentages body fat, bone, and lean tissue mass (basically, the muscle, organs, water, and ...

Aerobic fitness reflects how well the heart, lungs, and muscles work together, while BMI only measures weight and height, making fitness a better indicator of overall health. To improve your ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Good knee health is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle, according to the team at OrthoCincy. Dr. Matthew Grunkemeyer, a knee surgeon at OrthoCincy, emphasized the importance of ...

New research suggests that factors like age, sex, body fat and the amount of sugar in your blood play a significant role in the progression from pre-diabetes to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Lizzo will never be “considered thin” — even after losing weight. The Grammy-winning artist’s candid discussion comes amid ...

These evaluations measure how efficiently the body converts nutrients into energy, assessing mitochondrial function, insulin ...

grinny – stock.adobe.com Dr. Brett Osborn, a neurosurgeon, longevity expert, and fitness competitor based in Florida, agrees that BMI is an “outdated measure” for diagnosing obesity.