Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...

‘The recommended guidance from the NHS is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week. Studies have demonstrated that all types of exercise can be ...

Maps, scales and other tools tell of Europeans’ attempts to make sense of race, geography and the novel plants and landscapes ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

Each volunteer was encouraged to measure portions based on the size of their ... Avoid or limit sugary and high-fat foods, ...

If people have too much belly fat it's a serious health red flag and could mean diabetes, cardiac problems and high blood ...

A slender and thin person may be considered healthier ... What are its limitations? While waist circumference measurement is ...

Not all fat is equal, either. Our bodies contain white fat, brown fat, and beige fat. While white fat stores energy, brown fat helps burn calories. Beige fat tissue contains a mixture of the two. And ...

For long, we have relied on the Body Mass Index or BMI to know about our health risks. It takes a person's height and weight ...

BRI, body roundness index, may be a better predictor of disease than body mass index (BMI). Experts explain what BRI is.

Having a high body roundness index (BRI) was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new ...