Fitness is a better predictor of the risk of heart disease and death than weight as defined by body mass index or BMI, a new ...

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A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

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Luckily, calculating body mass index is pretty straightforward ... Modern medicine and epidemiology have found close correlations between excess body fat and a range of health problems, from ...

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, ...

Then there’s physical activity: Many of the symptoms of lupus, such as joint pain, fatigue, and depression, may make patients ...

The World Institute of Kimchi(WIKIM) has announced that the regular consumption of kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented ...

Apple has been granted a “Fitness System” patent that would allow you to measure your body composition with an iPhone or iPad ...

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...