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July 16, 2024 • It's the finale of Body Electric season 2! Writer Linda Stone, who coined the term "screen apnea," knows all too well that our technology can really mess with our breathing and ...

Point Guard, Seattle Storm 10-time WNBA All-Star Forward, Seattle Reign FC 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe “It's pretty amazing to think about [being on the cover of the Body ...

As an enthusiast of the “body shower” (a.k.a. washing everything but my hair) and someone who has especially dry skin, I’ve spent a great deal of time shopping for just the right body wash.

However, it's time to change our perception. Challenging these rigid standards, the body positivity movement emerged, which advocates for the appreciation of all body types — irrespective of ...

Beyond the visible, Lin notes that shifts in microbial communities throughout the body can also promote inflammation—a key factor in many age-related disorders and chronic conditions.

I’ve never been a huge fan of slathering my arms and legs with heavy creams. Instead, I prefer body cream’s lighter alternative, body oil, which absorbs quickly, locks in moisture, and leaves ...

The best-smelling body washes are a great start, and the oldest fragrance trick in the book is to incorporate oils into your body-care routine to make a scent last longer. However, in between ...

Expert consulted: Joshua Zeichner, M.D. Like most grooming products including shampoos and skincare, most body washes are formulated specifically for certain skin types. That means knowing your ...

Doctors have a new tool in their arsenal to assess body composition. And a study in JAMA Network Open shows it to be more ...

BMI vs. Body Fat: What to Focus On BMI and body fat are linked, but not as closely as you might think. You can have a high BMI, but a healthy body fat percentage — think back to those athletes ...

"A vitamin C body lotion will moisturize the skin, brighten, even tone, and support elasticity and firmness as vitamin C supports collagen production." Ahead, we asked our roster of expert ...