Higher levels of muscle fat were associated with increased odds of high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control, and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Higher lean muscle mass, on the other hand, was ...

If you ask someone today what a “healthy weight” looks like, you’ll probably get a very different answer than you would have ten years ago. Doctors, researchers, and everyday people are all rethinking ...

New research shows that eating a balanced, nutrient-rich diet can significantly improve your health even if your weight doesn’t change. Benefits include better cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...