New research challenges everything we thought we knew about weight and longevity. Scientific evidence now shows that fitness levels trump BMI when predicting how long you'll live.

The writer Kevin Schlittenhardt lost 40 pounds with a combination of intermittent fasting, weight training, and light cardio, gaining back his health and self-confidence along the way. Now he wonders ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

Body composition refers to the percentages body fat, bone, and lean tissue mass (basically, the muscle, organs, water, and ...

Cardiorespiratory, or aerobic, fitness is a much better predictor of all-cause mortality and heart disease risk than BMI, according to a comprehensive review published November 12 in the British ...

New research suggests that factors like age, sex, body fat and the amount of sugar in your blood play a significant role in the progression from pre-diabetes to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

“Exercise plays a big role in health even if ... 60 per cent less likely to die early than unfit people with a normal BMI. “These findings suggest that it is more beneficial to be fit and ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

If you lower your BMI you may also lower your risk for certain types of health problems, such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Plan out your exercise and track your progress. Consider ...

Lizzo will never be “considered thin” — even after losing weight. The Grammy-winning artist’s candid discussion comes amid ...

grinny – stock.adobe.com Dr. Brett Osborn, a neurosurgeon, longevity expert, and fitness competitor based in Florida, agrees that BMI is an “outdated measure” for diagnosing obesity.