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3 different body types and what they mean for your health

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Most people have a mix of somatotypes, which reflect muscle and body ...

The ‘healthy-looking’ trap: What your body may be hiding

Looking fit doesn't always mean being healthy. Experts warn that stress, poor sleep, and hidden metabolic issues like insulin resistance can affect even fitness-conscious individuals, highlighting the ...
Everyday Health

What a Body Composition Screening Is — and What It Says About Your Health

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 ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...

Why India’s health care problem begins before the hospital

This article is authored by Shailendra Pathak, founder, Nutrolis.