BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

New research focusing on older adults shows that targeted lifestyle changes can reverse prediabetes, with physical activity emerging as the most powerful factor. The study, conducted in the nation of ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have ...

Engaging in more than 150 minutes of physical activity per week quadrupled the odds of reversing prediabetes to normal ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

BMI can’t tell what percentage of a person’s weight is from their fat, muscle, or bone. ... Instead, she suggests focusing on healthy eating and exercise.

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

Lifestyle therapy may not be enough to improve outcomes for patients with HF and obesity, but careful risk evaluation and ...