British Heart Foundation warns that waist measurements over 38 inches for men and 31 inches for women may indicate increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke ...

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Elevated BMI and waist circumference were associated with elevated risk for atrial fibrillation, although the ...

Waist overhang exercises: 8-minute routine from a certified trainer to tighten your core faster than cardio after 45.

Credit: Getty Images. Researchers assessed the relationship between the transition to menopause and weight gain among women with HIV infection. Infection with HIV and the residual effects of early ART ...

Purpose: High body mass index (BMI) is an established risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. However, less is known about associations with waist circumference. In particular, it is unclear ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults who perform physical activity in the morning have a lower BMI than those who exercise at midday or in the ...

Using a new definition that includes waist-based measurements, the team found that more than 75% of adults may meet criteria ...