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People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according ...

A recent study published in the journal Neurology determines whether identifiable body composition patterns can be associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases and whether this ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than weight alone, because it reflects your unique proportions of fat, muscle, bone, ...

The Armed Forces Wellness Center headquarters team, which is part of Defense Health Agency-Public Health located in Aberdeen, Maryland, achieved a major milestone with the American Medical Association ...

The number on the scale doesn’t reveal everything about your health. In an era dominated by smartwatches and fitness apps, tracking health has never been easier—or more confusing. The sheer volume of ...

Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you've never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be ...