Longitudinal data link higher BMI and waist circumference to poorer cognitive performance in both men and women.

When you go into your doctor’s office for a physical, the first thing they will do is have you step on the scale to check ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio were stronger predictors of heart failure and systemic ...

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

Waist circumference is directly related to all-cause mortality when adjusted for body mass index (BMI). Body fat and fat-free body mass, when mutually adjusted, show with increasing values an ...

You've probably heard the term BMI (body mass index). It's based on height and weight, and it's been widely used to determine who’s underweight, normal weight, overweight, or has obesity. But BMI has ...

Put the tape measure at the top of your hip bone, then bring it all the way around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's not too tight and that it's straight, even at the back. Don't ...