Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), talked all about body condition score, muscle condition score, and obesity ...

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and body fat provides key insights into strength and longevity that the scale ...

Body mass index (BMI) has long been considered flawed and imprecise. A newer metric, body roundness index (BRI) could be a ...

NEW research presented at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting suggests that analysing body fat distribution using MRI scans could help predict the risk of Alzheimer’s ...

WHILE curvy or voluptuous are seen as compliments, no woman EVER wants to be described as “round”. But scientists now suggest ...

Steve Gschmeissner / Science Photo Library via Getty Images Fat cells have a “memory ... Scientists studied body fat, also known as adipose tissue, from two groups of participants: One ...

A balanced diet and regular cardio exercise may help reduce body fat in your face and cheeks. Certain facial exercises can also help strengthen and tone the facial muscles. If you wish to lose ...

For real fat loss, especially around the midsection, engaging large muscle groups that demand more energy and burn more calories is essential. That's why I've curated the five best lower-body workouts ...

Even after drastic weight loss, the body’s fat cells carry the ‘memory’ of obesity, research 1 shows — a finding that might help to explain why it can be hard to stay trim after a weight ...

When it comes to losing stubborn belly fat, you don't need to rely on fancy gym equipment or complicated machines. Simple, effective full-body workouts that use only your body weight can reduce your ...

The term “skinny-fat ... estimate the risk for diabetes and other metabolic conditions, it doesn’t always paint a complete picture. One major reason is that Asians tend to have a different ...

Body image refers to how an individual sees their ... Body disparaging conversations include “fat talk,” which refers to when people talk about how “fat” they look or feel.