Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...

If you’re short on time, Stoner recommends the three-minute step test as another alternative that offers a score of aerobic ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

BMI is an outdated measure of health, say experts – there’s a raft of new checks that could give a clue to your current ...

Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...

BMI has traditionally been used to measure health but can be misleading, particularly for athletes. A recent study suggests ...

Getting in shape is a common goal for the New Year. Before you start an exercise program you may want to have a fitness test ...