The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, according to the doctor. In some cases, using BMI can result in “muscular athletes” ...

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

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

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

"Say: 'Okay doctor, I hear that. And I do see that BMI does exceed these guidelines, but how does this relate to my current health status?', which will probably challenge them because they've only ...

If you’ve previously only relied on your body mass index (BMI) to determine your health status, it may be time to consider another important measurement: your body fat percentage. While BMI ...

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the ...

Patients with and without obesity experienced significant pain reductions and improved functioning following telerehabilitation for chronic musculoskeletal pain.