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 ...

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 ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

Most Americans understand that the food we eat is important for physical health, but perhaps a little less well known is that food also affects our mental health. “If we think about our brain cells, ...

This age-old connection, based on the notion that celestial forces affect our physical being, provides intriguing perspectives on the influence of zodiac signs on our health and wellness.

Exercise is the single most important thing we can do for our physical and mental health, says Dr. Jessie Fudge, a sports medicine doctor with Kaiser Permanente Everett Medical Center. Particularly so ...

Jul. 3, 2025 -- How does oral health affect your entire body? What is the oral microbiome, and how can oral bacteria trigger inflammation beyond your mouth? In this episode, we spoke to Nammy Patel, ...

Wondering what the cosmos has to advice you for your health? Every day the stars align and we catch what messages they for ...

Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to describe having a perception of their own appearance as “better” than it is.