Belly fat is more than just a cosmetic concern. While most people want to lose weight to improve their appearance, carrying too much fat around the waist can also affect our health. Excess belly fat ...

Your body weight doesn't always tell the whole story. According to cardiovascular experts, where fat is stored may matter far ...

Turning 40 doesn't mean your health has to decline but it does mean your body needs more consistent care.

That beer belly a guy's toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says. Belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported ...

Following a heart-healthy diet -- rich in fibre and low in saturated fats -- could be the key, suggests a study. While dieting may help fight abdominal obesity, but the ones touted on the internet ...

While belly fat is not a direct cause of cancer, it contributes to biological changes that increase the likelihood of ...

A new study reports that excess belly fat is more strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure than a person's overall body weight or their body mass index (BMI) measurement. The ...

More people are focused on staying healthy and fit as they grow older — but it's true that it can become more challenging with age. New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging ...

The distribution of body fat, and particularly fat accumulated around the abdomen, is a determining factor in the risk of developing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. However, not all abdominal ...

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, March 5, 2025 – Not all fat is created equal when it comes to weight loss and health. While subcutaneous fat—the fat stored just under the skin—can be neutral or even beneficial, ...

Men with high levels of belly fat are at increased risk of dementia, according to a new study by Monash University researchers of more than 17,000 individuals aged 65 to 98 years in the ASPREE Study.

When it comes to brain health, leaner may not be better. In a new study published in the journal GeroScience, researchers from Toho University in Japan found that visceral fat, the deep fat that wraps ...