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

Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought. The researchers recommend equipping clinics with ...

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Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.