Body composition assessment techniques play a critical role in both clinical practice and sports science by providing quantitative insights into the distribution of fat, muscle, bone, and water in the ...

A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques. This approach aims to provide more accurate assessments of body ...

Competitive bodybuilding is an arena where athletes meticulously manage their body composition and nutrition to achieve an optimised aesthetic and functional physique. The discipline involves a ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

Three researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center served on the Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity, a global group that generated a new approach to diagnosing clinical obesity. The ...

In the world of fitness, visible abs are often held up as the ultimate sign of health and fitness. But current research is challenging this assumption. Modern fitness science emphasizes that abdominal ...

Intermittent fasting, or only eating food in certain time windows, is one practice that may carry certain health benefits and assist with weight loss. One type of intermittent fasting is ...

Body composition refers to the distribution of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up your body. It is often expressed as the percentage of total body weight that consists of fat and/or ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

Many gym buffs like full-body training because you can train multiple muscle groups in one session. Others prefer to split their workouts, doing an upper body session earlier in the week and a lower ...

Substituting white rice with white potatoes did not harm glycemic control or cardiovascular markers in adults with type 2 diabetes. Potato consumption led to improved body composition, including ...

How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle Losing weight can be tricky. Gaining muscle isn’t exactly a walk in the park, either. So, ...