In a new study, participants from China, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom consistently rated men with low-to-moderate body ...

Body fat percentage, waist circumference both significantly associated with 15-year all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality.

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

A high percentage of body fat can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions. Various charts can show how much body fat is healthy for individuals of ...

Calculating body fat percentage isn’t always completely accurate, and there are many methods to try. We’ll talk about the healthy range for men and women, and the limitations.

Start with 10 pounds if you weigh under 150 pounds or 20 pounds if you weigh over 150 pounds. Then, Hogan says to work on the ...

If your ratio or body fat percentage is higher than you'd like, the good news is that it's not permanent. A 2011 study suggested that a diet low in processed foods may lower your waist-to-hip ratio.

Story by David Haslam • 2d How to lose body fat By David Haslam David Haslam, chair of the National Obesity Forum, explains ...

BMI vs. Body Fat: What to Focus On BMI and body fat are linked, but not as closely as you might think. You can have a high BMI, but a healthy body fat percentage — think back to those athletes ...

Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits As long as you can do 76 push-ups in two minutes, the Navy won't mind if you can't make the tape test.

Practically everyone who has gone to a doctor for a check-up has had their BMI or Body Mass Index measured. BMI calculators abound online and it has become a modern go-to quick check for one’s ...