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A weight loss coach has gone viral on social media after sharing her tips for losing belly fat that "hangs" from your abdomen ...

BMI or Body Mass Index used to be a standard way to measure health and fitness. Learn why this is now outdated and the better ...

Here's how to count macros step-by-step, the benefits, when to avoid it, and why, according to a personal trainer.

Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year ...

Experts are turning to a new method of measuring a person’s health and risk of chronic disease, discarding the highly-criticised use of the Body Mass Index. Here’s what you need to know about the Body ...

Kick-starting a health plan in Autumn has become as much part of the new season as buying a new coat, but how do you ensure you are taking steps that actually work? In part three of our ‘gut health ...