This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

Letter sizes — like S, M, L or XL — are essentially useless unless you know your measurements. Am I a Medium or Large? Why You Might Wear One Size from One Brand and a Bigger One from Another Products ...

Given that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., it’s important to know what your risk is. Maybe you already know some of the factors that can put you at increased risk: having ...

When most of us get serious about losing weight or getting in shape, one of the first things we buy is a scale. However, these days, not just any scale will do. If you're like most people, you want to ...

The number on the scale does not tell the whole story. Your body weight does not account for your body fat, muscle mass and bone density, and will not tell how much of it is due to water retention or ...

Body armor needs to fit the individual wearer for maximum coverage and comfort. Anyone who has ever worn an ill-fitting vest can attest to this. Have you ever sat down in your patrol car and the front ...

Shopify was granted a patent for body-measuring tech that would help users find their clothing size. Shopify has some competition in this space, including Amazon. Shopify has been expanding its ...

Modern smartwatches come with an extensive set of health monitoring features. The likes of Samsung‘s Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 let users measure their body composition right from their wrists.