Body composition refers to the percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body—all numbers that show up on your smart scale or other body scan tests. Here, we break down these ...

Body composition is the amount of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. Having a good body composition is an important part of staying healthy, as having too much fat can increase your risk of illness.

“It has been a privilege to work with these unique and precious human remains to learn more about life for sailors in the 16th century while finding out more about changes to bone composition as we ...