In 2021, over 15 million children and young adolescents and 172 million adults were overweight or obese. This represents a ...

A healthy weight isn’t one-size-fits-all Learn why body composition lifestyle and overall wellness matter more than just a ...

Human height has been evolving over the past century, with both men and women getting taller and heavier across the spectrum.

Your PWR is the amount of power that can be produced in relation to your body weight, usually expressed in watts per kilogram. The higher your power-to-weight ratio, the easier it will be to pedal and ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

Our cross-national analyses suggest that as the social and ecological conditions of nations improve, including reductions in ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

Many have deemed macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and proteins—as an effective way to lose weight and fuel for runs, while ...