Calculating your ideal body weight (IBW) can help you gain some insight into your possible risk for weight-related health conditions. However, this tool doesn’t always provide an accurate assessment.

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it's important to remember that these averages are mathematical calculations. They don't represent what's ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember that these averages are mathematical calculations. They don’t represent what’s ...

Many people struggle to understand what their ideal weight should be for their height. While Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used as a standard measurement, recent research shows that it does not ...

How can social media contribute to a more diverse concept of body shapes and physical attractiveness? The answer is body-positive content. On social media platforms, slim and fit bodies are often ...