5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologist

Not every nutrient deficiency announces itself with dramatic symptoms. Sometimes the body whispers before it shouts. Constant ...

Why BMI may be missing obesity in millions of Americans with health risks

Could the way doctors traditionally measure obesity allow a subset of people with obesity-related health risks to slip ...
Everyday Health

What a Body Composition Screening Is — and What It Says About Your Health

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...
New York Post

This dental issue can fuel problems throughout your body — the stakes are higher than most people realize

It’s flossophy 101 — healthy gums for a healthier you. Most people focus on their teeth when brushing, but strong gums are essential for overall well-being. “Gum health isn’t just about supporting ...
CNN

BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...
GeekWire

Inside the controversial world of full-body health scans: We tested a VC-backed MRI service

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Aug 29, 2024 at 2:00 ...
Orange County Register

Is your health problem ‘all in your head’? Probably not.

It’s just a fact of living: Aging brings with it more physical/medical conditions, things we didn’t experience as younger adults. That’s why the connection between mental and physical health becomes ...
Psychology Today

Body Image Problems Are Everybody’s Problem

This is the first post in a series. Quite often, body image is discussed as if it were an issue that resides in and belongs only to the individual person. And because it is often seen as a personal ...
Opinion

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme behaviors in a practice ...