I consider myself a healthy person. I eat plenty of fruit and veg, am obsessed with fibre, rock climb twice a week and try to squeeze in a lunchtime jog on the days I don’t. But when I recently ...

A registered dietitian, personal trainer, and director of nutritional product development weigh in on what your body fat ...

A new study suggests that biological age improvements are tied to a reduced stroke risk and improved brain health, suggesting that certain lifestyle changes could help to cut stroke risk and protect ...

Heart disease calculator estimates a person’s risk of developing heart disease over the next 30 years so they can improve ...

The first thing you probably turn to if you're trying to lose weight is the scale. Common methods for losing weight include exercise, counting calories and, in some cases, fasting. While some of these ...

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...

We’re learning that frailty can quietly arrive decades before old age, with some people in their 30s or 40s unknowingly in a pre-frail state. There are surprising ways to stay strong – and it’s not al ...

An estimated 36.2% of Michigan adults were obese in 2024, marking the state’s highest rate in more than a decade. U.S. prevalence of obesity was highest in the Midwest region. Michigan found itself ...

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...

Weight fluctuations are normal, but studies show there is an ideal time of day to weigh yourself for the most reliable and consistent results.

The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity markedly increased among adults and children in the US from the 1970s and 1980s until now.

Need motivation to stay active in your golden years? Accumulating evidence suggests that about 22 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day (150 mins/week) can significantly increase your odds of ...