We're often told that maintaining a healthy weight is key to a longer, healthier life. There is merit to this, of course, but it's not the whole picture, according to a new study. If you like to get ...

Obesity has been shown to increase one’s risk for a range of cancers, including that of the breast, uterus, gallbladder, kidneys, and thyroid. High body weight can lead to inflammation and elevated ...

The reason BMI is not very usable for measuring an individuals health is that the BMI only takes a persons weight and height ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults who perform physical activity in the morning have a lower BMI than those who exercise at midday or in the ...

Apps can help increase the amount of leisure time that users spend exercising as well as positively impacting their BMI, according to a new study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The ...

Studies have shown that exercise helps protect brain cells. A new study looking at the mechanisms involved in this relationship suggests that the role exercise plays in maintaining insulin and body ...

Intermittent fasting, or only eating food in certain time windows, is one practice that may carry certain health benefits and assist with weight loss. One type of intermittent fasting is ...