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Is it true that … it’s harder for women to build muscle than men?

Men tend to have a higher ratio of muscle to fat, but women respond just as well to resistance training

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Oxiline Scale MD Pro review

The Oxiline Scale MD Pro is a strange smart scale. Priced almost like a Withings but performing like a budget option, I’m not sure who this is for.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 13

5 Animal Mothers Who Give Everything For Their Young Ones

In the wild, motherhood is not wrapped in comfort or safety. It is raw, demanding, and often heartbreaking. There are no guarantees, no shelters, no second chances. Every day is a test of instinct, courage, and endurance. Animal mothers do not get to choose rest over responsibility. Their lives transform…

Times Pets · Feb 25

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4 Best Walking Workouts for Weight Loss and Heart Health

Walking is one of the most underrated forms of physical activity. It is a great way for people to kick start their health journey as well. It is easy and when done correctly can help a person lose a significant amount of weight and tone muscles. It is easy, cost…

MyLifeXP · Feb 1

Why Vitamin D Deficiency Hits Women the Most

Vitamin d plays a very crucial role to maintain strong bones, a healthy immune system and overall well being of the body. Vitamin D is very important for our health, yet research shows that women are more likely to have low levels of it compared to men. Many women may…

Times Life · Jan 30

Walking Workouts That Improve Health Without the Gym

Staying fit does not mean you have to just spend money on gym, or you have to do a very heavy workout daily. Just simply doing a walking workout can also give you good results which can be shocking for you. Walks can offer you a very simple, effective and…

Times Life · Jan 30

Period Late? Relax Here Are All the Possible Reasons

First, take a deep breath. A late period is very common and, in most cases, not dangerous. The menstrual cycle is sensitive and can be affected by stress, lifestyle, hormones, and health changes. Understanding the possible reasons can help you stay calm and know when to seek medical advice :-…

MyLifeXP · Jan 28

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Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, could be leading to elevated muscle protein synthesis in the elderly

The Independent UK · Jan 22

More muscle, younger brain: New study discovers the negatives of body fat on an aging brain

More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a brain condition that affects your memory and thinking

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Could exercising while losing weight preserve your muscles and help keep them ‘young’?

When we lose weight, we don’t just lose body fat – we lose muscle, too.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025

How much protein should I eat to lose body fat but maintain lean muscle? This expert has the answer

How much to eat and why

Fit & Well · Nov 8, 2025

Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s the science

Every few years, the concept of fasted exercise training pops up all over social media.

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025

Rhode Island high school coach who did naked fat tests sentenced to year of probation

A Rhode Island judge has sentenced a former high school basketball coach to a year of probation who spent decades asking male student-athletes to get naked for body fat checks

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Doctors uncover genetic clues as to why obesity affects people differently

A large-scale study compared body fat levels with markers of metabolic health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Euronews · Sep 16, 2025

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Tom’s Guide · Aug 7, 2025

Forget six-pack abs — I'm a personal trainer, and here are 4 reasons they’re hard to build (and don't matter)

Six-pack muscles are a result of a low body fat percentage and the development of abdominal muscles, but they don't reveal much about someone's overall health.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 30, 2025

If you want to lose fat — I'm a personal trainer, and this is why body fat percentage and mass matter

Experts in health and fitness explain the difference between body fat mass and body fat percentage, and which is the most important for your health.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

8 best bathroom scales, tested to track weight, body fat and more

These are my favourite tried-and-tested bathroom scales for tracking every body metric

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

Why your weight says less about your health than you think

Weight also doesn’t accurately reflect how much body fat someone carries

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Tom’s Guide · Jul 24, 2025

Forget running — new study shows this exercise can burn body fat as much as cardio

Resistance training could burn fat similarly to cardio, and combining the two on the same or different days won't impede your fat loss efforts, says a 2025 study.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Why are women affected more by heatwaves? A doctor explains

Women are more affected by heatwaves due to differences in body fat, hormones, and how they regulate heat, a doctor has explained.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4, 2025

No Filter, No Ozempic: Lizzo Reveals Real Secret Behind 16% Body Fat Loss

Lizzo silences weight-loss speculation with bold before-and-after photos, revealing that lymphatic massages, daily workouts, and ditching junk food helped her slim down. No Ozempic required.

LiveScience · Jul 2, 2025

BMI should be replaced, experts argue — here's what the alternative could be

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI

The cost-effective option is already found in some primary care practices

Saving Advice · Jun 27, 2025

New Study: Body Fat Beats BMI in Gauging Health Risks

Most of us use BMI as a quick health gauge—but what if it’s telling us almost nothing about our real risk of death? A sweeping...

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

High school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

A jury has found a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach not guilty of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault after he spent decades asking hundreds of male student-athletes if they were “shy or not shy” before asking them to get naked so he could their check their…

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