In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall ...

For decades people both in and out of the fitness world have done whatever they can to get shredded and lean. From suspicious weight-loss pills to quick, intense workouts, there's no shortage of ways ...

It is often difficult to get a clear picture of your overall health, so experts rely on charts, data, and other measurements to create a standard definition of health. One such measurement is body fat ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...