Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall body weight. While ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Body composition refers to the percentages body fat, bone, and lean tissue mass (basically, the muscle, organs, water, and ...

Humans with relatively more fat hidden in and around their muscles face a higher risk of death or hospitalization from heart ...

They found that skin is one of the first places to show the effects of sleepless nights. Among women, 28% reported sensitive ...

A healthy weight isn’t one-size-fits-all Learn why body composition lifestyle and overall wellness matter more than just a ...

Your weight tells only part of the story. Body composition reveals the real truth about health, fitness, and longevity beyond the scale.

As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being ...

A new study has found that individuals with higher amounts of fat in and around their muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease, regardless of their BMI, highlighting the need for further ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded ...

Endomorph body types are characterized by larger bone structure and higher levels of body fat. Endomorphs may gain fat ...