There is no doubt the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly across all age groups, creating greater health risks. What exactly constitutes obesity, however, is subject to debate, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Move over, BMI. It’s time to get SAD. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like ...

Learn why a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat, why muscle looks different, and why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

Owning a six-pack at least once in a lifetime is a goal for many fitness enthusiasts, as it represents the epitome of a toned and athletic body. However, training alone isn't enough. For the rectus ...