Men's Health

What Is Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and How Accurate Is It?

When you sign up for a new gym, you might be introduced to a piece of equipment known as a 'bioelectrical impedance analysis' machine, often touted as a reliable tool for measuring body fat. While ...
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Measurement of skeletal muscle mass using the bioelectrical impedance technic in athletes

Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a noninvasive and rapid method for estimating body composition, including body fat and muscle mass. Previous studies have indicated that bioelectrical impedance can ...
Nature

Comparison of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, air displacement plethysmography and bioelectrical impedance analysis for the assessment of body composition in morbidly obese women

We evaluated the agreement of air displacement plethysmography (ADP) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for the assessment of percent fat mass (%FM) ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here's a better way to measure weight

BOSTON — 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 ...

DexaFit Scottsdale Announces Availability of DEXA Scan Service Across Expanded Service Area

DexaFit Scottsdale has announced the availability of its DEXA scan service, a recognized method for measuring body ...
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BMI is a misleading metric: Body composition analysis is a much better alternative

Tshaka Armstrong is a nerd. Co-Founder of the non-profit digital literacy organization, Digital Shepherds, he’s also been a broadcast technology reporter, writer and producer. In addition to being an ...
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Study Shows Accuracy And Precision Of Galaxy Watch's Bioelectric Impedance Analysis Sensor

A study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) reveals the Galaxy Watch could contribute to the prevention or reduction of obesity in its users. The study found Galaxy Watch ...
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This scale might be the most advanced health device I’ve ever seen

The Withings Body Scan 2 detects over 60 biomarkers as well as your weight, including hypertension, metabolism, and body fat .
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CT scan versus bioelectrical impedance spectrometry sarcopenia assessment to predict chemotherapy toxicity in early breast cancer.

Polymorphism rs4673 and plasma paraoxonase 1 level for prediction and early diagnosis of anthracycline-mediated cardiotoxicity in patients with breast cancer. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the ...
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Microneedle electrodes for collecting bioelectrical signals: from a materials science perspective

Microneedle electrodes can penetrate beneath the skin, allowing for more accurate bioelectrical signal acquisition (such as EEG, ECG, and EMG) from outside the body. Research into their materials has ...
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Study Shows Accuracy and Precision of Galaxy Watch’s Bioelectric Impedance Analysis Sensor

(MENAFN- mslgroup) A study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) reveals the Galaxy Watch could contribute to the prevention or reduction of obesity in its users. The study ...