Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it can also be an important indicator of your health. Research consistently shows that larger waist sizes are linked with increased risks of ...

At some point in our lives, we've all wished to have toned, chiselled abs. Some of us have worked hard, but the journey has been challenging, we'd all agree. But apart from the aesthetic appeal, your ...

New research involving nearly 140,000 postmenopausal women reveals that measuring waist circumference alongside body mass index modestly improves the ability to predict mortality risk in older women.

Recently, I came across data on the average waist size of men in the UK. Here are the stats and the research on the health risks of a higher waist measurement. The post What’s the average guy’s waist ...

A new study finds that some people considered to be a normal weight could unknowingly be at high risk for obesity-related health issues. A new study from the University of Iowa finds that some people ...

(Reuters Health) - Older adults with normal weight but a wider waist may be at a higher risk of developing dementia, a Korean study suggests. Doctors should consider an older person's waist ...

A study finds middle- to older-aged adults who ate more servings of whole grains, compared to those who ate fewer, were more likely to have smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood ...