Imagine trying to work out if you are dangerously overweight without once hopping on to the bathroom scales. That's what a new method for determining body size aims to do.

To follow in the sandal-clad footsteps of Russell Crowe’s Oscar-winning performance of Maximus in Gladiator is not for the ...

Infant % body fat, fat mass (FM), and fat free mass (FFM) were assessed at birth, 6 wk, 3 mo, and 4.5 mo of age by air displacement plethysmography, using the PEA POD body composition system.

Every man wants to build a strong, muscular upper body. Thick shoulders, a big chest, a wide back—all these features showcase excellent fitness. That being said, if you head to the gym, you'll likely ...

When you think about fat, you might picture it as your body’s insulation layer or storage for extra calories. But fat plays a much bigger role in the body. And if you assume that all fat is ...

Your body composition is the ratio of fat mass to lean mass in your body ... or you can use an online calorie calculator. This one from Mayo Clinic uses the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, which ...

Gisèle Pelicot testified on Wednesday for a second time in the high-profile mass rape case that has sent ... unconscious and recruiting more than 50 men to take part in raping her for nearly ...

There is a quiet revolution in strength training as the importance of muscle mass as we age is only just coming to light. Muscle helps with insulin sensitivity, cognitive power, cardiovascular ...

A new study is looking into which partner in a couple has more influence over financial decisions. Some of the research found men tend to be more risky, investing in more risky stocks. The study ...

you need a good diet to help you build and maintain a strong body. Optimizing your diet just takes a little effort in the planning stages. Here's how various foods help you build muscle mass ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The sensational trial of 50 men accused of raping an unwitting and unconscious French woman who was ...