Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than ...

Your waist size can help you understand your overall health. A larger waistline may indicate you're carrying more abdominal fat, which puts you at risk for obesity-related health conditions. Waist ...

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.

Waist size is a good indicator of a person’s risk of insulin resistance -- an early stage in the development of diabetes and heart disease, researchers said on Friday. Waist circumference is already ...

Heart attack survivors who carry extra weight around their belly are at greater risk of another heart attack, new research has found, another reason why measuring your waist may be more important than ...

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 drastic new procedure, which inflicts tiny fractures to the ribs, emerges at the forefront of body modification.

Share on Pinterest A new study investigates whether or not tai chi might help reduce waist circumference. Grant Faint/Getty Images Waist circumference is a reliable proxy for central obesity. Tai chi ...

A study has found that having a high level of fat around the belly increases the chance of being diagnosed with any kind of dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease ...