For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI).

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if ...

A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI — commonly used to measure obesity and health ...

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Use of BMI to diagnose obesity has become increasingly controversial. BMI does not distinguish between body fat, muscle, and bone mass, raising concerns that obesity may be overdiagnosed. An ...

Learn about ideal body fat percentages with charts based on sex, age, and height. This article also covers how to calculate the ideal body fat percentage and BMI.

Research on Body Fat and Racial Differences in Bone Density One study, conducted by the Division of Research at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Oakland, California, examined whether ...

A body composition scale analyzes how electrical signals flow through your body, estimating how much of your total weight is fat-free mass compared to body fat.

Body recomposition is the process of losing fat while gaining muscle at the same time. After a body composition analysis, I worked with a trainer to find exercises to reach my goals. I should ...

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard researchers have now discovered another problematic fat-storage location in ...

But while body fat may seem more useful than BMI, there’s no simple formula to work it out. Tests may be expensive, not readily available and require a trained healthcare professional.

Body fat is often villainized and deemed unhealthy. It feels like a barrier when one is in the pursuit of a toned body. It is regarded as dangerous for health, storing calories.