DEXA scans come in two types, the p-DEXA and the central DEXA: p-DEXA The “p” stands for “peripheral.” This scan measures bones on the body’s periphery—meaning areas away from the center of the ...

The Rice Recreation Center recently introduced Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scans, which Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior associate director of health and well-being at Rice, described as a ...

Both the p-DEXA and central DEXA use a “T-score” to indicate your level of bone density but the results are used differently. Your physician will use the T-score and a skilled analysis of your scan to ...

DEXA scans are considered to be more accurate than ... While my BMI and skeletal muscle weight were both in healthy ranges, my body fat percentage was slightly over the healthy limit.

One way to cut through the clutter is to focus on body composition. if you’ve only ever heard this term used by gym bros chugging protein shakes, I promise it’s about more than getting ripped. When ...

A device made to diagnose osteoporosis is being marketed to track fitness goals. A midlife athlete finds out if the hype is ...