The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on how knowing your ...

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

In Running for Weight Loss: Body Composition, Jennifer Brown and our experts explain: There are many factors that play a role ...

A new systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia report that full-body strength training workouts are an effective way to reduce body fat ...

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 people with “normal” body mass indexes may still be obese, new research suggests. The study, which will be presented Friday in Chicago at ENDO 2023, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Body fat scales measure a person’s body weight, fat, and lean body mass. We picked the best seven options for ease of use, price, and the number of metrics they measure. Share on Pinterest Body fat ...

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...