To be clear, having some body fat is perfectly normal. However, according to medical experts, there are some types of belly fat that could lead to more serious health concerns, and put you at risk for ...

Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.

Nearly 40 years after bursting onto the fitness scene as the cheerfully cartwheeling cohost on The Jack LaLanne Show, Denise Austin is as slim, radiant and perky as she was in her 20s. But the 67-year ...

With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our ...

People who have large amounts of fat stored around their organs as they age may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. This type of fat isn’t necessarily reflected ...

A new study has linked visceral fat around the midsection with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease Warapatr_s/Getty Having more fat around your midsection may make you more likely to ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

The numbers on the scale keep dropping, your clothes fit better, and people notice your transformation. Yet when you look in the mirror, that stubborn belly bulge remains frustratingly unchanged. This ...