This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, ...

Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatments reshape body composition differently, emphasizing the importance of sex and treatment ...

The number on the scale doesn’t reveal everything about your health. In an era dominated by smartwatches and fitness apps, tracking health has never been easier—or more confusing. The sheer volume of ...

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...

The military’s new height to waist standards aim to better measure health and readiness, but raise concerns about fairness, ...

The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothing, from Part I of Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels." (1726) Illustration (1909) by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Source: Alamy stock ...

Persuasive headlines and social expectations can pressure men to achieve a certain body type, which isn’t helpful. These pressures suggest urgency and ease that simply aren’t accurate. If you’re ...

Active Chiropractic has added a Styku scanner to its range of diagnostic tools, enabling patients to receive detailed 3D body ...

I spent a year trying to lose body fat and alter my body composition. Walking, mindful eating, and simple metrics helped me lose over 5 pounds.