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“We knew from previous research that central obesity is bad, but what is new in this research is that the distribution of the fat is very important even in ...
Belly fat also includes visceral fat. And that lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds the internal organs. Regardless of a person's overall weight, having a ...
... obese stomach being measured. "We knew from previous research that central obesity is bad, but what is new in this research is that the distribution of the fat ...
This study is being done to help understand why some people with an increased amount of central obesity, without gastroesophageal reflux, develop changes to ...
Obesity is a complex disease involving having too much body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of ...
In addition, BMI may underestimate risk for people of Asian descent, in part because it doesn't factor in the risk associated with excess abdominal fat, (which ...
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You can strengthen and tone abdominal muscles with crunches or other exercises focused on your belly. But doing those exercises alone won't get rid of belly fat ...
Childhood obesity can lead to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to protect your child's health.
Fat stored around the waist, sometimes called visceral fat or abdominal fat, may further increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Women with a waist ...
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