Waistline Fat Linked to Hidden Heart Risk Beyond BMI

A major study indicates that fat around the waistline can reveal a hidden heart risk that traditional BMI measurements might miss. This suggests that abdominal fat is a significant indicator for cardiovascular health.

16 Aug, 20:24 — 16 Aug, 20:24

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Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

Visceral fat around abdominal organs drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and artery damage in ways BMI alone cannot detect, a dietitian says.

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Waistline Fat Linked to Hidden Heart Risk Beyond BMI

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Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

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Por qué la grasa bajo 'la curva de la felicidad' es un peligro para la salud del corazón

Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

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