A recent study revealed that aerobic fitness is more important than BMI when it comes to longevity. Experts explain why ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is BMI, and what have been criticisms of its usage? How is the new definition different? In what ways could it change clinical care? Will these changes be forthcoming? And while revisions are ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

BMI has faults. For example ... The higher your stress, the harder it is to focus on nutritious food choices, exercise, and portion control. Your weight is a result of a complex web of factors.

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 Brett Osborn, a neurosurgeon, longevity expert, and fitness competitor based in Florida, agrees that BMI is an “outdated measure” for diagnosing obesity.