While my BMI and muscle mass were in healthy ranges, my body fat was not. The results encouraged me to add more weights at the gym and drink more water. If there was ever a time for me to scan my body ...

A body composition test measures percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the body. It can provide a snapshot of your overall health, inform strategies to improve health, and help gauge progress toward ...

The scale has never been a friend to Mana Mostatabi. Even back in high school, when she ran a quick 100m on the varsity track team, her BMI – a ratio of weight to height – put her in the overweight ...

When it comes to our health, knowledge is key, and depending on your goals, you can do plenty from the comfort of your own home to manage your weight loss, weight gain, or general body composition.

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