{"id":1349,"date":"2025-07-25T11:14:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2026-05-25T06:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:17:24","slug":"cardiology-explained-definition-meaning-what-it-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/cardiology-explained-definition-meaning-what-it-covers","title":{"rendered":"Cardiology Explained: Definition, Meaning &#038; What It Covers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Heart problems are becoming more common in India. And it\u2019s not just older people anymore. It now affects people across all age groups. In fact, many cases go unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because heart issues don\u2019t always show clear signs. There may be no pain or warning. Instead, there are small changes that most people ignore. By the time it\u2019s detected, it\u2019s often already serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, the problem develops silently. There are no obvious symptoms in the beginning. However, when something finally feels wrong, the condition may have already progressed. That\u2019s what makes it so dangerous\u2014people simply don\u2019t see it coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People often blame weight or age. While these do play a role, they are not the full story. There\u2019s much more happening beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What truly matters is your body composition. This includes how much fat you carry, how much muscle you have, and where the fat is stored in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, someone may look healthy on the outside. However, their internal health markers could tell a different story. And that\u2019s where the real risk lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding these details early can make a big difference. It helps in identifying potential risks sooner. <strong>As a result,<\/strong> you can take action before small issues turn into serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Most people don\u2019t realise that you can look completely normal, even skinny and still have fat building up in dangerous places inside your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is called visceral fat. It\u2019s not the kind you see under your skin. Instead, it wraps around your internal organs, like your liver and heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scary part? You could be totally unaware it\u2019s there. For example, someone might have a flat stomach and still be at serious risk for heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s actually where the term \u201cskinny fat\u201d comes from. It may sound odd, but it describes a real problem. These are people who look lean but have low muscle mass and high internal fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, this kind of fat is far more harmful than the fat you can pinch. It directly affects your internal organs and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where InBody professionals become useful. They show you what your scale cannot. Instead of just measuring weight, they also analyze fat distribution, muscle mass, and body water balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you get a much clearer picture of your actual health\u2014especially when it comes to your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some risk factors for heart disease are beyond your control. These include your age, gender, family history, and ethnicity. They are a natural part of who you are and cannot be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, South Asians often have a higher risk of conditions like high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Both of these can put extra strain on the heart. Similarly, women may see their risk increase after menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you can\u2019t control these factors, they act as important warning signs. They tell you to be more aware of your health from an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know you fall into a higher-risk group, it\u2019s wise to start monitoring your health sooner. Don\u2019t rely only on basic checks like blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, go a step further. Look at things like body composition. This kind of data gives a clearer picture of what\u2019s happening inside your body, often before serious issues develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that tends to go unnoticed is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/edema\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20366493\">fluid retention<\/a><\/strong> in the body. It sounds harmless, but it can actually be an early warning sign of cardiovascular stress. Often linked to high blood pressure, excess fluid outside the cells (extracellular water) may indicate inflammation or even early signs of circulatory issues. It\u2019s not something most of us feel or see; a machine like InBody can pick it up. The ECW<a href=\"https:\/\/inbodyasia.com\/blog\/ecw-ratio-the-overlooked-health-indicator-about-inflammation\/#:~:text=What%20is%20ECW,and%20outside%20cells).\"><strong> Ratio<\/strong> <\/a>helps measure how much water is inside vs. outside your cells, and when that balance is off, it\u2019s a subtle but useful clue that something may be going on beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-link-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8deb56e7e6cc06b3d8d71dc6610feb32\"><strong>Phase Angle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-baaad1fcef28cdccb3f7c1ae9cc8bac0\">Assess cellular health to assess surgical risks and outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Phase-Angel-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Phase-Angel-1.webp 836w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Phase-Angel-1-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Phase-Angel-1-768x941.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><summary>PHASE ANGLE<br><\/summary>\n<p><strong>Phase angle<\/strong>, a measure of how the cells respond to the electrical currents used to measure body composition, reflects cell membrane integrity and has been linked to survival in various oncological populations. When cells are healthy, they are better able to resist these currents utilized by the InBody, resulting in a higher phase angle.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Monitor nutritional status of cardiac patients<br><\/summary>\n<p>Phase angle reflects changes in cellular health that occur&nbsp;<strong>before the onset of cardiac cachexia or circulation issues<\/strong>. Monitoring of changes in phase angle is not only used to track patient status but is closely linked to surgical risks and outcomes in cardiac patients.By assessing these outputs over time, a&nbsp;<strong>patient\u2019s nutritional status can be monitored<\/strong>&nbsp;as they progress through a rehabilitation program and complications related to interventions or surgeries can potentially be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-link-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c5b588160fcadfc4d5e25033de78bf5a\">Muscle-Fat Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-71d7cd7e44657660f1e354e8489dd261\">Improve quality of cardiac rehabilitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Muscle-Fat-Analysis.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Muscle-Fat-Analysis.webp 836w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Muscle-Fat-Analysis-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Muscle-Fat-Analysis-768x941.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><summary>MUSCLE-FAT ANALYSIS<br><\/summary>\n<p>After a cardiac event, patients often undergo rehabilitation, consisting of health education, nutrition counseling, and exercise training to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)#:~:text=Overview,from%20birth%3B%20and\">cardiovascular<\/a> health and reduce the risk of recurrence. However, cardiac rehabilitation programs rely on BMI as a marker for change in nutritional status even though it is not an effective method for tracking changes in body composition and health status.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Ability to develop individualized treatment plans<br><\/summary>\n<p>By using InBody, professionals can&nbsp;<strong>monitor a patient\u2019s muscle-fat balance<\/strong>&nbsp;to guide&nbsp;<strong>nutritional interventions<\/strong>&nbsp;and track progress throughout the rehabilitation program. InBody measures of lean mass and Edema Index can further aid in the assessment of muscle loss that may be masked by increase fluid retention.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-link-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9f4189210c42e6aace925f43a75629ea\">Segmental ECW\/TBW Water Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2e49eb36a397fb73a09aa061e2c98861\">Assess fluid balance in each body segment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ECW.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ECW.webp 836w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ECW-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ECW-768x941.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><summary>SEGMENTAL ECW\/TBW WATER ANALYSIS<br><\/summary>\n<p>InBody provides an Edema Index, the precise measurement of the ratio of extracellular to total body water. Monitoring the Edema Index (ECW\/TBW) provides an assessment of fluid accumulation in the extracellular space resulting from compromised cardiovascular function. The Edema Index reflects changes in cardiac and circulatory function, underlying circulation issues, and the effectiveness of diuretics. By using the Edema Index to assess fluid balance, cardiology professionals can develop more effective fluid management strategies to improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Diagnose circulation issues<br><\/summary>\n<p>In addition to Whole Body ECW\/TBW, Edema Indices specific to each segment of the body (arms, legs, and trunk) indicate where region-specific fluid imbalances may be occurring. The arms and legs can be monitored separately to identify circulation issues in the extremities, and truncal edema, which is often the most difficult to identify, can now be quantified and monitored.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cholesterol is another common topic when it comes to heart health. Most people connect it directly to diet eat too many fried foods and your cholesterol goes up. While that\u2019s partly true, there\u2019s more to the story. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/how-to-reduce-visceral-body-fat-hidden-fat#:~:text=Visceral%20fat%2C%20also,keeping%20physically%20active.\">Visceral fat<\/a><\/strong>, the fat that builds up around your organs, is often tied to poor cholesterol levels. When this type of fat is high and your muscle mass is low or barely changing, it could mean your body isn\u2019t processing fat efficiently. This situation can raise LDL (the &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol) and lower HDL (the &#8220;good&#8221; one), leading to plaque in your arteries over time. With InBody, these internal changes can be spotted before symptoms appear or even before a routine test flags them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood sugar is one of those things that quietly affects your heart. However, most people don\u2019t connect the two. You often hear about diabetes and think of it as a separate issue. In reality, they are closely related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When blood sugar stays high over time, it damages your blood vessels. As a result, they become weaker and more likely to cause problems later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What many people don\u2019t realize is the role of muscle in this process. Your muscles help manage glucose. In fact, they pull it in and use it for energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your muscle mass is too low\u2014especially in your arms and legs\u2014this process becomes less effective. Consequently, your body struggles to handle sugar properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where InBody comes in. It measures your Skeletal Muscle Index and Segmental Lean Mass. These indicators show whether your body is well-equipped to manage blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, even if your blood sugar looks normal on paper, low muscle mass may be a warning sign. In other words, it could point to bigger health issues in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where your fat is stored matters too. Someone might have an average body fat percentage overall, but if most of that fat sits in the belly or around the trunk area, it becomes a much bigger problem. <strong>Central obesity<\/strong> is strongly connected to inflammation, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure all things that put stress on the heart. Even if the scale says you&#8217;re fine, a body composition scan can show whether your fat is collecting in risky areas. InBody breaks this down by region, helping spot patterns that most people wouldn\u2019t otherwise notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the issue of movement or the lack of it. <strong>Physical inactivity<\/strong> is a quiet but powerful contributor to heart problems. When we don\u2019t move enough, our muscles slowly shrink, fat starts to creep in (especially around the waist), and metabolism begins to slow down. These changes aren\u2019t dramatic at first, so they\u2019re easy to ignore. But over time, they add up. InBody can detect even small shifts in muscle mass, which makes it easier to catch the downward trend early and turn things around with a bit more activity or strength training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stress and sleep<\/strong> are another pair that\u2019s often brushed off when it comes to heart health. But both affect hormone levels especially cortisol, the stress hormone. When cortisol is high for too long, the body starts storing more fat, especially around the abdomen. This isn\u2019t just about looks it\u2019s a biological response that can lead to higher blood pressure and more inflammation. And poor sleep only makes it worse. InBody can\u2019t measure stress directly, but rising <strong>visceral fat levels<\/strong> and changes in water balance can reflect the impact of stress over time, especially if other habits haven\u2019t changed much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about habits like <strong>smoking and alcohol<\/strong> use. These have been linked to heart damage for decades, but they also show up in subtle ways inside the body. Smoking weakens blood vessels and raises inflammation, while drinking too much can raise blood pressure and spike triglyceride levels. You won\u2019t see these habits show up on an InBody report by name, but the damage they do over time can appear in other ways higher fat levels, poor water balance, or muscle loss that doesn\u2019t make sense based on diet and activity alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing about tracking your body composition is that it gives you something real to refer back to. It\u2019s not just a one-time report. Instead, it works like a record of what\u2019s actually changing inside your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, someone might start walking more, cut back on late-night junk food, or finally get proper sleep. However, these changes don\u2019t always show up immediately on the scale. As a result, it can feel like nothing is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a few weeks, or even a couple of months, things begin to shift. For instance, belly fat may reduce, or muscle mass may slowly increase. Meanwhile, the scale might not move much at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, body composition data becomes far more useful than just tracking weight. It shows real progress. 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Medications: Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to help manage cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-esab-accordion-child\"><div class=\"esab__head\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"esab__heading_txt\"><p class=\"esab__heading_tag\">What is an InBody test?<br><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"esab__icon\"><div class=\"esab__collapse\"> <svg version=\"1.2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m3.5 20.5c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17 4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0 4.6 4.7 4.6 12.3 0 17-4.7 4.6-12.3 4.6-17 0zm0.9-0.9c4.2 4.2 11 4.2 15.2 0 4.2-4.2 4.2-11 0-15.2-4.2-4.3-11-4.3-15.2 0-4.3 4.2-4.3 11 0 15.2z\"><\/path><path d=\"m11.4 15.9v-3.3h-3.3c-0.3 0-0.6-0.3-0.6-0.6 0-0.4 0.3-0.6 0.6-0.6h3.3v-3.3c0-0.3 0.3-0.6 0.6-0.6 0.3 0 0.6 0.3 0.6 0.6v3.3h3.3c0.3 0 0.6 0.2 0.6 0.6q0 0.2-0.2 0.4-0.2 0.2-0.4 0.2h-3.3v3.3q0 0.2-0.2 0.4-0.2 0.2-0.4 0.2c-0.4 0-0.6-0.3-0.6-0.6z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/div><div class=\"esab__expand\"> <svg version=\"1.2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m12 24c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12 0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12 6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12 0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12zm10.6-12c0-5.9-4.7-10.6-10.6-10.6-5.9 0-10.6 4.7-10.6 10.6 0 5.9 4.7 10.6 10.6 10.6 5.9 0 10.6-4.7 10.6-10.6z\"><\/path><path d=\"m5.6 11.3h12.8v1.4h-12.8z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"esab__body\">\n<p>InBody scanning technology is&nbsp;<strong>designed to accurately measure body composition, including body fat, muscle mass, and water content<\/strong>. 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Most of the time, you don\u2019t even notice anything until some damage has already been done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of it comes down to a mix of factors. <strong>For example,<\/strong> some are things you\u2019re born with, like genetics. <strong>On the other hand,<\/strong> others come from everyday habits\u2014how you eat, move, sleep, and even how stressed you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why<\/strong> it\u2019s important to catch these changes early and monitor them regularly. <strong>While<\/strong> routine health checkups are helpful, they can sometimes miss the smaller warning signs your body gives along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is where<\/strong> tools like InBody can help. <strong>Instead of<\/strong> only looking at your weight, it shows what\u2019s happening inside your body. 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