Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, with visceral fat around the heart playing a critical role in increasing cardiovascular risks. Key lifestyle changes for heart health include dietary changes, regular exercise and quitting smoking. Experts emphasize that reducing heart fat is about preventing disease before it starts. Consistent, small changes in diet, … Continue reading Natural ways to reduce harmful fat around the heart: Expert tips for better heart health
Weight gain and diabetes risk: Deep belly fat poses more of a health risk to women than men
A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven times in … Continue reading Weight gain and diabetes risk: Deep belly fat poses more of a health risk to women than men
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 