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

A personal trainer shares a four-week workout program designed to help you build strength and muscle in the gym or at home, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.

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 ...

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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