The average waist size for men in the U.S. is 40.6 inches. This is also the threshold experts use to define abdominal obesity ...

Finding an ideal body fat percentage can help men achieve balanced health, enhanced athletic performance, and even 6-pack abs. But what does an ideal body fat percentage look like, and how can you ...

A high percentage of body fat can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions. Various charts can show how much body fat is healthy for individuals of different ...

Move over, BMI. It’s time to get SAD. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like ...