My usual strength training circuit has felt a little stale lately, so I went back to basics with some bodyweight exercises.

We are embodied beings and rarely are we satisfied with the bodies we have, especially so for young people in affluent ...

In 1974, science fiction author Larry Niven wrote a murder mystery with an interesting premise: Could you kill a man with a tiny black hole? I won't spoil the story, though I'm willing to bet most ...

Calculating your body mass index (BMI) involves using a simple formula with your weight (in pounds or kilograms) and height (in inches or meters). BMI is used to estimate your body fat and establish ...

If the goal of a bed pillow is to provide both comfort and support for your head and neck, then a body pillow should do the same for the rest of your body. Side sleepers, in particular ...

But not to worry. We’ve got your back (and body)! Check out the 10 exercises you can do for ultimate fitness. Combine them into a routine for a workout that’s simple but powerful and sure to ...

Body composition refers to the distribution of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up your body. It is often expressed as the percentage of total body weight that consists of fat and/or ...

Your body produces it when your skin is in the sun or when you eat vitamin-D-rich foods. It can be hard to notice a vitamin D deficiency because it sometimes yields no symptoms. One study found ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better understanding on why BMI is out and better ways to determine your health status.

One reason Pilates is so effective is that it challenges the body in a way that is difficult to replicate in day-to-day life. “You start noticing how you’re holding your body in space ...

I’ve never been a huge fan of slathering my arms and legs with heavy creams. Instead, I prefer body cream’s lighter alternative, body oil, which absorbs quickly, locks in moisture, and leaves ...