Women's Health

What Your Body Composition Says About Your Health—And The Best Ways To Measure It

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.
usace.army.mil

Evolving Body Composition Standards in the U.S. Army: A Science-Informed Approach

The Army Body Composition standards have been a controversial topic for many decades; embraced by some, hated by others. While some Soldiers attribute the development of eating disorders, unhealthy ...
The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Study Classifies 70% of U.S. Adults as Obese Under New Definition

Americans may now be classified as obese, according to a new study authored by Harvard Medical School researchers ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Obesity epidemic 'astounding' under new definition of condition, Mass General Brigham researchers say

COULD ACTUALLY BE MUCH MORE ACCURATE. A MARY SALADNA IS IN THE NEWSROOM AND MARY THE RESULTS AREN’T GOOD. NO, THEY’RE NOT, BUT THE RESULTS ARE MORE REALISTIC AND MORE PROOF THAT BODY COMPOSITION ...