New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. Experts weighed in.

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for cancer — but which types, and in whom? A new study defines how various forms of fat lead to different cancers in men and women.

Even body fat versus muscle mass can be measured, a good range is 21 to 32% for most women, and 8 to 19% for men. Body fat suggestions are slightly higher in those who're older.

Although body mass index (BMI) is widely used in clinics as the standard measure of body composition, it can potentially misclassify muscular individuals as overweight and miss cases of "normal-weight ...

“There is a healthy range for body fat percentage, but there are differences to consider, like age or gender. A healthy body fat range is 25-31% for women and 18-24% for men; this doesn’t consider age ...

Body fat percentage (BF%) may be a better predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in individuals aged 20-49 years than BMI, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family ...

As such, Nuffield Health, a healthcare charity, suggests that 19% body fat is ideal for men between 20 and 39, while 25% is ideal for elderly men between 60 and 79.

A fat burning heart rate is the heart rate at which the body is believed to burn more fat during exercise. A heart rate between 60% and 80% of one’s maximum heart rate is typically the rate at ...

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, body fat of 12 to 20% is generally ideal for men. However, the American Council on Exercise recommends this chart for body fat: ...

Male body types are often divided into mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. These types are determined by factors like limb proportions, body weight, height, and body fat distribution. Male bodies ...

Men with high levels of body fat may be at risk for osteoporosis Date: February 10, 2022 Source: The Endocrine Society Summary: Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be ...