Experts explain the best ways to measure your cardio fitness, plus the most important strategies for improvement.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 people reveals why doctors should focus less on BMI and more on measuring ...

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves beyond body mass index (BMI). Dr. Jorge Acosta, the ...

What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI ... The measurement tool is used to find out the excess body fat in an individual using a simple mathematical formula. Read more Why is BMI used to ...

Maintaining a healthy weight is an essential part of overall well-being. But while most health conversations revolve around ...

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.

An easier way of finding your BMI is to use the online calculator from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to see where you fall. Here’s how the BMI ranges are categorized: It can be ...

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