Body circumference measurements and body fat scales that use bioelectrical impedance are both methods you can do on your own. While not as accurate as skinfold measurements taken by a trained ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that Americans are about 15 lbs. (7 kilograms) heavier than they were two decades ago but that Americans' average height ...

Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body. Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk ...

Get your tape measure ready - it turns out the size of one particular body part may be able to predict your lifespan. Several studies have found evidence that suggests a person's calf size relative to ...

Body shape and size are typically described using measures such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, which predict disease risks in adults. However, this approach may underestimate the ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

Earlier this year, I started the first genuine attempt at changing my lifestyle, improving my health and losing weight. When I began this year-long mission to adhere to the federal Dietary Guidelines ...