When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...

A new study suggests that body shape, specifically the degree of roundness around the abdomen, may help predict the risk of ...

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It's official -- the Army will now assess body fat using a tape measurement around the waist only. The service announced Monday it has simplified one of the key ways it judges soldier physical fitness ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Key Takeaways Women usually have a higher body fat percentage than men. A body fat ...

A body fat scale can measure body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, and more. But they’re not always accurate. Here’s what to know about body fat scales and our top choices. A body fat scale ...

There are plenty of bad connected gadgets, but sometimes it’s not the device itself that’s bad—it’s the execution. The idea of using a connected tape measure to track your fitness goals is not a bad ...

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 ...

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 ...