When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.

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 percentage is a measure of how much body fat someone has relative to ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from your weight and height, which makes it an inexpensive and easy screening for weights that may lead to health problems. Go to the National Institutes ...

It is a good idea to get regular health checks ...