New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and body fat provides key insights into strength and longevity that the scale ...

VO2 max is a key metric for many reasons. New research shows that fitness level is more important than bodyweight when it ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a commonly used index of relative weight. BMI is calculated as weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared. The index is often used to assess obesity in individuals.

These assessments help identify underlying issues that might not be apparent through traditional health metrics like weight or BMI alone. If testing comes back outside of optimal ranges ...

The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height. The Body Mass Index (or BMI) is a way of ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve heard there’s a test that’s more accurate than BMI. Do you know what that is? My daughter is 17 years old, plays tennis, lifts weights and has a sporty build. She’s not ...

High BMI in pregnancy approximately doubled the risk for insomnia among offspring and was not fully explained by familial factors.