body fat

Dimples on your face: Cute. On your thighs: So not. We hate you, cellulite. We really do. Cellulite is the term for when fat cells become too large for the natural fiber compartments that hold the skin. In turn, these compartments bulge and form uneven layers of fat underneath, creating the lovely cottage-cheese appearance we all know so well. Women are more likely to carry Read more...

Just 30 minutes of moderate walking five days a week can have dramatic long-term health benefits -- reducing blood pressure, body fat and cholesterol levels, and our risks of developing heart disease, cancer and dementia -- according to Dr. Mark Hamer, an expert in exercise physiology at University College London. "When we start to walk, the adrenal glands, situated close to the kidneys, Read more...

Excess body fat and red meat are linked to an increased risk of common cancers and should be avoided, the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research said. About 40 percent of all cancers are linked to food, lack of exercise and body weight, the organizations said in a 571-page report. This is the most comprehensive evaluation of evidence linking personal habits Read more...

Obesity is not a new problem. Forty years ago, four of every 10 Americans were overweight or obese. But obesity is a growing problem, and it's growing quickly; today, two of every three Americans need to lose weight. Why Worry? Most people worry about their weight because they want to look good. Appearance is important, but the consequences of being overweight go well beyond image and Read more...

By Raj Aggarwal Cholesterol is a body fat found in the bloodstream and body cells. High blood cholesterol levels lead to narrowing of the arteries from a gradual buildup of fatty materials and significantly increases the risk of diabetes, heart and kidney diseases. The liver produces 80 percent of blood cholesterol, and the rest comes from saturated fats in the diet -- meat, dairy Read more...

The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease is a big success at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield -- preventing heart attacks, reducing the need for heart surgery and improving the overall health of participants. The insurer covers members who wish to participate, which ultimately saves thousands of dollars in medical bills for each participant. Data from the 2-year-old program Read more...

Question: How can I get rid of the bulge around my stomach? Answer: Toning your abs (or any body part) is really a process that involves adding lean muscle (by doing weight-lifting exercises) and decreasing body fat, which is done by an effective cardiovascular program, according to fitness expert Chad Tackett in One-on-One With Chad. Cardio exercise is the only method of exercise that directly Read more...

That scale in your bathroom is probably digital, but it can't measure body fat. Enter Body Logic, which claims to be the "first handheld body fat analyzer of its kind" and promises a digital readout within seconds. An Omron Healthcare spokesman says the device determines body fat with the press of a button by using "bioimpedance technology" to measure the body's resistance Read more...