For years, mainstream health has pushed the idea that being thin equals being healthy—and that being "thick" is unhealthy.

Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by dividing your weight by your height (squared). It is generally used to help you ...

Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia.

BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, ...

When it comes to achieving healthy body weight, some men might look to what’s average and use that as their goal. For ...