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.

Adiposity—or the accumulation of excess fat in the body—is a known driver of cardiometabolic diseases such as heart disease, ...

German medical device company seca rolled out the first portable body composition scanner designed for primary care settings on Thursday. The product, called Alpha, seeks to give primary care ...

When most of us get serious about losing weight or getting in shape, one of the first things we buy is a scale. However, these days, not just any scale will do. If you're like most people, you want to ...

When most people think about how exercise transforms the body, they focus on the visible changes, increased muscle definition, reduced fat stores, and improved posture. But beneath the surface, a ...

Diem Tran has lost 12 pounds and 7 percent body fat since August. — -- Sonograms are the latest piece of technology gyms are using to help inspire their members to tone up and lose weight. But ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One more benefit of riding to add to that list? It could have an effect on belly fat—and that's not just ...

The Navy will allow sailors who score high on their annual fitness test but might be carrying a few extra pounds to forgo extra physical training requirements as the services change their ...