Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

It should go without saying that this point that you're so much more than a number on a scale, and that many factors affect your overall health, including ones you cannot control, such as genes.

Resistance exercise could include weightlifting or body-weight training like push-ups or planks. People engaging in resistance exercises had 5.7-point average increase in their sleep quality ...

There are several methods for measuring body fat. You measure it at home or with the help of a professional, such as a healthcare provider, physical therapist, or personal trainer. Remember that all ...

Fountains dropped in height to 250 feet (80 meters) to 300 feet (90 meters) on Tuesday night, according to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory. On Wednesday morning, a webcam still showed tall bursts ...

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Chronic alcohol consumption, especially at heavy levels, can elevate blood pressure, cause weight gain ... According to the CDC, a person should monitor their blood pressure regularly.

The Hudson girls basketball dream lives on. The Explorers blitzed Wadsworth in the fourth quarter to win a 45-43 Division II, Region 6 semifinal on Tuesday. The win pushes Hudson (21-4) into a ...

Declining vaccination rates have allowed measles to spread in Texas despite the virus being declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Photo: Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ...