At every stage of life, however, the dietitian advises a nutritionally balanced diet, based on the Mediterranean way of eating – think plenty of fruit and veg, pulses, wholegrains, heart-friendly fats ...

Body composition—often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle—is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health. Now, new research from the University of California San Diego indicates ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...

The era of “thin equals healthy” is fading. Doctors warn that very low BMI can increase the risk of osteoporosis, fractures and early muscle loss. Bones need resistance to stay strong. Without muscle, ...

Most people worry about weight gain as they grow older. Far fewer think about muscle loss. Yet sarcopenia — the gradual, involuntary loss of muscle mass and strength with age — is both common and ...

Muscle and fat weigh the same in pounds. The key difference is not in weight, but in density. Muscle is denser than fat, taking up less space in a body. A very muscular person will therefore look ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways You can build muscle while in a calorie deficit by eating enough ...

Dr Saurabh Sethi shares that resistance training is key to building muscle mass.

Study shows greater muscle area in men leads increased risk of heart disease; it's different for muscle density. Body composition -- often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -- is ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. It’s a common misconception that muscle weighs more than fat. In reality, muscle weight vs. fat weight is exactly the same — a pound ...