Forget BMI. This is what we should be measuring
Could ‘body roundness’ be a better gauge of health risk than Body Mass Index (BMI)? Recent studies suggest it might be.
A fat lot of good? The lowdown on when ‘good’ cholesterol is bad for you
As it turns out, you can have too much good cholesterol – despite its glowing reputation. Here’s what that means for your health and what to do about it.
Waist size or BMI: Which is a better indicator of health?
It’s no secret that carrying too much weight increases the risk of health problems, but should you focus on BMI or waist size to figure out where you stand?
5 simple lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure
From cutting your risk of stroke, kidney disease and even dementia, there’s more than one reason to keep your blood pressure in check. Here’s how to do it.