Dossier
Body composition
Coverage of Body composition in the Nexus archive.
- I never realised the damage wine was doing to my body until I gave it up at 50. I dropped two dress sizes - but that's not even the best part
The article discusses the health benefits of quitting wine at age 50, including weight loss and improved body composition. The author highlights unexpected positive outcomes beyond physical changes, such as enhanced overall well-being.
- The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery both reduce fat and cause modest muscle loss, altering body composition. While these treatments improve health, they involve trade-offs that impact mortality risk due to muscle's protective role.