Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then don’t be surprised at your next checkup if the nurse whips out a ...

A slimmer waist is a goal I hear from many clients — especially this time of year. While strengthening and toning the midsection is beneficial for many reasons, I always like to remind people that ...

The body mass index (BMI) and waistline measurement overestimate obesity in blacks, according to a new study. The results, which were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in ...

In a study, researchers from City University London looked at two decades' worth of data from about 300,000 adults. They say your waistline measurement should be no more than half your height in order ...

Waist trainers are similar to corsets. Proponents say they slim the waistline and help people achieve an hourglass figure. However, they do not reduce body fat, and squeezing the waist may damage the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Waist trainers and sauna suits are some of the most visible pieces of fitness gear on social media. Both promise ...

Waist trainers promise to shrink your waist and even help you lose weight. But do they work, and what are the health risks of wearing one? A waist trainer is a type of tight-fitting undergarment made ...