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 ...

One important aim of a laboratory in a center such as the Children’s Nutrition Research Center is the dissemination of information to other investigators as well as to the general public. This ...

For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than ...

Objective The inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports has promoted significant dialogue and controversy among exercise-related professionals. The objective of this study was to ...

It’s no secret that BMI is a flawed metric for measuring our health. It’s why BodySpec developed a new metric they’ve coined “BFI” that incorporates more than just weight and height, using hundreds of ...

A recent study published in the journal Neurology determines whether identifiable body composition patterns can be associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases and whether this ...

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 ...

Tshaka Armstrong is a nerd. Co-Founder of the non-profit digital literacy organization, Digital Shepherds, he’s also been a broadcast technology reporter, writer and producer. In addition to being an ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than weight alone, because it reflects your unique proportions of fat, muscle, bone, ...

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 ...