Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

Calculating your ideal body weight (IBW) can help you gain some insight into your possible risk for weight-related health conditions. However, this tool doesn’t always provide an accurate assessment.

In a world shaped by wellness trends, celebrity fitness routines, and active lifestyles from Los Angeles to New York, more Americans are looking beyond weight alone to measure their health. Medical ...

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 ...