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

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that, while in a calorie deficit, consuming more protein than you normally ...

New criteria that put greater emphasis on body composition to diagnose obesity show greater prevalence of the disease in the ...

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 ...

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and ...

Soldiers have a new incentive to get a high score on the service’s new Army Fitness Test. Those soldiers who score at least 465 are eligible to be exempt from the service’s body fat standards, Army ...

In patients with Crohn's disease (CD) who underwent ileocolic resection (ICR), preoperative myosteatosis (high lipid content in skeletal muscles) was associated with postoperative complications; low ...

In this episode of Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman is talking with his guest about how protein improves body composition. Infant bites to death cobra that coiled around his hands How Stevie Nicks ...

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 ...

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.

I’m a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience. During that time, I’ve helped my clients achieve a wide range of goals—from getting fit after giving birth, to losing the weight ...

In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force. (Pfc. Lilliana Fraser/Army) The Army’s outdated ...