Even now, as the crisis worsens with the new definition of obesity, the reflex is to reach for prescription drugs to “solve” ...

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older adults, by helping to lose fat while preserving muscle.

Having different chronotypes, or being more active in the morning vs. afternoon, may play an important role in preserving muscle mass and strength, and metabolic health, according to a new study.

Dr. Crystal Azu, a Cardiologist and American Heart Association Volunteer, spoke with Brittany Kyles about the importance of self-care, stress management, and knowing key health ...

Over the next decade, obesity rates across the nation could surge to close to half of U.S. adults, a new study published in ...

This story discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is at risk for an eating disorder, the National Eating ...

Women’s heart health focus of Wear Red Day The American Heart Association is calling on the public to participate in National Wear Red Day by donning red today in support of the Go Red for Women ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the dominant tool for defining obesity, despite longstanding concerns that it poorly reflects individual health risk. Growing evidence suggests that the ...

Excess body weight appears to be a direct cause of vascular dementia, with the damage largely driven by high blood pressure.

Commentary: Nothing dampens virility like gradually going from “How’s the weather up there?” to “Stand on this milk crate.” ...

The analysis examined 30 preventable risk factors, including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, high body mass index, physical ...

Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk, particularly among people who are not classified as ...