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 ...

Andreas Munzer is the gold standard and a cautionary tale for bodybuilders. — -- Austrian bodybuilder Andreas Munzer, who died 19 years ago this month, remains both the gold standard and a ...

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...

Fat loss improves metabolism and heart health, reducing the risk of chronic conditions. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, boosting metabolism even at rest. Lowering body fat, ...

A desire to be in our best shape can lead to a toxic fitness culture. If you're heavier in weight, you can be subject to fat shaming, but then if you are slender, others may call you names for being ...