We know that most cases of breast cancer aren’t related to genetics but lifestyle and environmental factors. Being overweight or obese, for example, increases the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. But, what about body composition? Here’s what new research shows about body composition and how it relates to breast cancer risk.
How bad is weight cycling or yo-yo dieting on your body? A recent study suggests that cycling your weight is something to avoid. In fact, it can be harmful to your health and your waistline in more than one way. Here’s why you should stop weight cycling once and for all.
How do you know whether your body composition is changing? One way is to measure your body fat percentage – but what is the best way to do this?
It’s not just what you eat and how much you exercise, hormones play a role in determining your body composition. Here are six you should know about.
We know that aerobic exercise is linked with greater cardiovascular fitness and that, in turn, is linked with lower mortality. But what about strength training? Can lifting weights and building muscle mass help you live longer?
Sure, it’s important what you eat but what about when you eat it? If you eat five or six small meals a day, will it help you lose weight or improve your body composition? Find out what research shows about meal frequency.
Are you a heavy sweater or do you barely break a sweat when you train? There’s a common perception that men sweat more than women during a workout. Is that really the case? Find out what determines how much you sweat.
Vitamin D – you know you need it for bone and immune health, but can it also help you improve your body composition? Discover another reason why you should optimize your levels of vitamin D.
Exercise and dietary changes both can help you lose weight and visceral fat – but which is more important? A recent meta-analysis looked at this issue. Here’s what they found.
You’ve probably noticed that fewer women work out after menopause – but why? A new study tries to explain why so few women work out later in life – and why it’s important to do it anyway!
Stress – it can do a number on your health. Some people are also convinced it can make it harder to lose body fat and even lead to weight gain. Is there any truth to this idea? Read on and find what link, if any, there is between stress, changes in body composition, and weight gain.
If you lift weights to improve your fitness level and build muscle, you like to see results. You already know that eating a balanced diet with enough protein gives an edge – but what about probiotics? Find out what a new study shows about gut-friendly bacteria and how they could help you build muscle.
