A new study suggests that HIIT workouts may help preserve lean mass in older adults compared to moderate exercise—but changes ...

A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over time and detect risks. Body meshes fitted to DXA. DXA ...

Body composition assessment techniques play a critical role in both clinical practice and sports science by providing quantitative insights into the distribution of fat, muscle, bone, and water in the ...

If you or someone you love finds it difficult to stand up from the toilet without using your hands, it might seem like a small issue. But in health and aging, this movement—known as the "sit-to-stand" ...

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 ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

An informational overview examining category context, publicly available product disclosures, and what consumers often consider when researching at-home body composition analysis devices in 2026 - inc ...

For children aged 8 to 19 years, body mass index (BMI) is strongly related to high levels of adiposity, according to a study published online June 3 in Pediatrics. Tafadzwa Chaunzwa, MD, a researcher ...