This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

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 ...

There are plenty of buzzy supplements on the market, but Dr. Jason Snibbe chooses to take three. He strength-trains to preserve his muscle and takes supplements to support his workouts. He also takes ...

Bone broth contains protein and nutrients that benefit muscles. However, protein powder may have a more direct impact on muscle building and recovery.

It seems like you can't go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They're at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

Turns out, not all milk goes the extra mile for your muscles and microbiome. A new study from researchers in China analyzed the impact of consuming different types of milk on muscle and bone health ...

Like many Gen X women, I remember when Jazzercise, Tae Bo, and step classes were all the rage. Muscle mass was for bodybuilders, we were told, so ignore those barbells in the corner of the gym if you ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...

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