Key Takeaways: BMI is the standard measure for ideal weight BMI fails to account for other factors that affect one’s ideal weight, such as ethnicity and age Scientists and researchers are turning to other tools, including DEXA, waist circumference measurements, and skinfold...

Chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Here are a few ways you can prevent them now. Avoiding chronic illness can help you lead a longer, healthier life. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

At the start of this new year, many of us will be setting goals for 2021 and looking to put a difficult 2020 behind us. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are looking at ways to improve their personal health and fitness, something reflected in an end of year YouGov poll, which...