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Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

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Age also changes how weight behaves. As people grow older, muscle mass slowly drops and metabolism slows down. This means ...

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters, and it usually does not ...

Obesity is defined as excessive accumulation of adipose tissue, which worsens well-being and increases the risk of chronic ...

Everyday Health’s weight loss calculator can help you estimate your calorie needs for weight loss. Learn more about how many ...

Less than 25% of us do the recommended amount of exercise. So Hattie Garlick is getting fit (enough). And she needs YOU!

The epidemiology of hypertension in India has undergone a malignant shift, moving from a disease of the elderly to a ...

Obesity shaves two to four years off the average lifespan, while being very obese can shorten your lifespan by 8 to 10 years, according to a new analysis of 57 studies including nearly 900,000 people.

As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, ...

Using a tape measure may help pinpoint those who have more fat stored around their vital organs, which can increase the risk ...