Mathematicians have discovered that there is no exact formula for the “perfect” female body. A study recently published in ...

BMI is not an accurate way to measure body weight or health because it does not account for body fat percentage or body fat ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

For years, body-mass-index (BMI), has been the health metric millions of us have been fixated on when it comes to determining the state of our health. But now experts say we should be focusing on ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ever wondered how body fat is calculated? There are lots of ways to do it, including smart scales ...

Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you've never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be ...

Roughly 200 years ago, a Belgian mathematician and statistician named Adolphe Quetelet, seeking to characterize “normal man,” observed that adults’ body weight in kilograms is roughly proportional to ...

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...