Your body type (somatotype)—ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph—can reveal insights about your overall health. Knowing yours can help you figure out which dietary and exercise habits are best for you.

It is a sad truth that not all bodies are created equal. There are those who grow tall and lean, while others are short and squat. Some struggle to gain weight while others have a harder time losing ...

• Embrace your body type. If you're not a pro: Just as they can gain weight easily, endomorphs can pack on the muscle quickly, says Sottovia. Endomorphs should use weight training to boost metabolism ...