Articles by Body & Weight Editorial Team
Body Composition Through the Lifespan: How Muscle and Fat Shift from Youth to Old Age
Body Composition for Beginners: A No-Jargon Starting Point
Body Composition, Explained: What the Numbers on Your Scale Can't Tell You
Body Fat Percentage, BMI, and Waist-to-Hip Ratio: Understanding the Differences
Bone Density and Body Composition: The Often-Overlooked Third Component
Common Myths About Body Fat That Science Has Largely Moved Past
DXA, BIA, Skinfold Calipers: A Plain-Language Guide to Body Composition Testing Methods
Factors That Influence Body Composition Beyond Diet and Exercise
Getting More Useful Data from a Body Composition Assessment
Muscle vs. Fat: Why the Same Weight Can Mean Very Different Things
Reading a Body Composition Report: A Field Guide to the Terms and Numbers
Sarcopenia: What the Age-Related Loss of Muscle Mass Actually Involves
The Science of Body Fat: Where It's Stored and Why It Matters
What Is Lean Body Mass and Why Do Researchers Track It Separately from Weight?
Where Body Composition Measurements Tend to Go Wrong
Why Body Composition Metrics Look Different for Women Than for Men
Anabolism vs. Catabolism: The Two Sides of Your Metabolism
Factors That Influence Metabolic Rate: A Closer Look
Fast Metabolism vs. Slow Metabolism: What the Evidence Really Shows
Hormones That Regulate Metabolism: Thyroid, Insulin, and Beyond
How Age Changes the Way Your Body Burns Energy
How Muscle and Fat Tissue Affect Your Resting Energy Burn
Metabolism Myths That Just Won't Die
Metabolism and Weight: Why the Relationship Is More Complicated Than a Calorie Equation
Metabolism by the Numbers: A Plain-Language Reference Guide
Sleep, Stress, and Your Metabolism: The Connections Most People Miss
The Science of Basal Metabolic Rate: Your Body's Energy Floor
The Thermic Effect of Food: Why Digestion Costs Energy
Thinking About Metabolism Every Day: What's Actually Worth Your Attention
Understanding Total Daily Energy Expenditure
What Metabolism Actually Is (And What It Isn't)
Why Crash Diets Can Slow Metabolic Rate Over Time
A Grounded Starting Point for Anyone Rethinking Their Relationship with Weight
Calorie Counting vs. Intuitive Eating: Two Philosophies on Managing What You Eat
How Different Eating Patterns Compare for Long-Term Weight Stability
Hunger, Fullness, and the Signals We've Learned to Ignore
Key Terms in Weight Science Every Health-Conscious Reader Should Know
Movement for Weight Wellness When the Gym Isn't Your Thing
Patterns That Quietly Undermine Weight Wellness Over Time
Separating Weight Wellness Fact from Diet Culture Fiction
Setting Weight Goals That Are Realistic and Worth Keeping
Sleep, Stress, and Weight: The Connections That Often Go Unaddressed
Sustainable Weight Maintenance: A Comprehensive Resource
The Long Game: Building Eating Habits That Support a Stable Weight for Years
The Role Protein Plays in Satiety and Weight Maintenance
What 'Healthy Weight' Actually Means — And Why the Answer Isn't Simple
When the Scale Becomes the Problem: Understanding Weight Obsession