Many facets of health and growth are closely related to body composition. The body’s mass and proportion of lean tissue, bone mineral, adipose tissue, body water and other components offer a valuable ...

Don’t be so focused on the number on the scale that you forget to consider important metrics like body fat percentage and waist circumference. Strong indicators of overall body composition, these ...

At the start of 2025, I knew I wanted to lose a little body fat. I just didn't want to be miserable doing it. All the weight loss tactics I'd grown up internalizing — painstakingly tracking calories ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher rates of neurodegenerative disease were linked to “central obesity” and “arm-dominant fat distribution.” ...

Hormonal shifts drive fat redistribution, muscle loss, and bone decline—all risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women, says Brooke Aggarwal, EdD. Menopause comes with more symptoms than just ...