Abdominal fat is linked to thickened heart muscle and reduced chamber size, which can impair heart function Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart risk than BMI for many people Men with ...

Some simple lifestyle changes can help you beat belly fat - follow the tips below FROM high cholesterol to heart failure, being fat has long been associated with poor heart health. But having a “beer ...

As a big advocate for body positivity, the term "beer belly" has always rubbed me the wrong way. To my ears, it carries a negative connotation. There's a whiff of judgment about someone's alcohol ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A large new study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart ...

Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary ...

Losing weight, which usually equates to losing fat, is a health goal for millions, and for good reason. According to NHS Digital data, hospital admissions linked to obesity have doubled in six years ...

Having a “beer belly” is more likely to lead to heart damage than having fat in any other location on the body, especially in men. That’s according to a study that found abdominal obesity, or tummy ...

Q: My husband has developed a large belly. How can I convince him that this isn't healthy, even though his backside and legs are in good shape, and he is still strong? -- Susan R., Rochester, New York ...

The beer belly — it’s a man’s curse. It starts in our 30s, and grows like an uncontrollable tumor for the next 30 years with every frosty cool one. But the beer belly is more than just an unsightly ...