New obesity standards focus on belly fat and body composition, affecting men and Asian individuals most dramatically ...

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

Many of us hyperfixate on the number on the scale as the ultimate predictor of health status. However, a lesser-discussed measurement may actually predict health and longevity more ...

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 ...

Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people - High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, ...

Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you've never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be ...

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 ...

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 ...

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.