WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSWO) - The U.S. military is replacing long-standing height-and-weight charts with ‘waist-to-height ratio’ ...

The military’s new height to waist standards aim to better measure health and readiness, but raise concerns about fairness, ...

Climbing power isn’t just about weight—it’s about body composition, and the best body fat percentage for your performance ...

Wondering what chickpeas do to your body? Learn how they affect energy, digestion, heart health, and long-term wellness when you eat them regularly.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official NEET UG 2026 syllabus, outlining the topics to be covered in ...

According to a recent study, reducing body fat can improve long-distance running and cross-country skiing performance. However, a more effective way for female athletes to optimize their body ...

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 ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Betsy Smith, a mother of three from Billings, Montana. It has been edited for length and clarity. A sign on the wall at the weight-management ...

Soldiers have a new incentive to get a high score on the service’s new Army Fitness Test. Those soldiers who score at least 465 are eligible to be exempt from the service’s body fat standards, Army ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

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.

The AP lit exam lasts three hours and includes two major sections: a 60-minute multiple-choice portion with 55 questions, and a 120-minute free-response section where students write three essays. This ...