A new mouse study suggests that "beige" fat surrounding blood vessels can send calming signals to the arteries—revealing an ...

Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it ...

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

Endomorphs have larger bone structures and hips, and tend to have more body fat and a slow metabolism. Endomorphs should eat ...

The concept of somatotypes is based on the understanding that everyone is born with a body type. Body type, or somatotype, is inherited and expresses itself as skeletal structure and body composition.

To be clear, having some body fat is perfectly normal. However, according to medical experts, there are some types of belly fat that could lead to more serious health concerns, and put you at risk for ...

Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most ...

To be clear, having some body fat is perfectly normal. However, according to medical experts, there are some types of belly fat that could lead to more serious health concerns, and put you at risk for ...

Forget about those unrealistic muscle definitions! A groundbreaking study highlights that the most attractive body fat range for men is a balanced middle ground, not the overly ripped or heavily ...

Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.