The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded ...

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...

People come in all shapes and sizes — and all these bring different health risks. How your body is proportioned and where you might see fat sit can have different impacts on your organs. It’s ...

A recent article in the New York Times brought attention to a new health screening tool: the BRI, or the Body Roundness Index. Hurray! Let’s kick the dreaded and flawed Body Mass Index (BMI) to the ...

Pretty soon, the moment of truth will arrive for all of us, as technology finally reveals everything there is to know about our bodies. Australian startup mPort is taking a step in that direction with ...

There are many ways to measure body fat percentage. However, the most accurate measurements aren’t available at home. It can be frustrating to step on the scale and see no change. While it’s natural ...

Is BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life; photos: Getty Images) Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool for assessing whether an individual falls ...