DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN: BMI may underestimate the risk of obesity – OregonLive.com

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN: BMI may underestimate the risk of obesity OregonLive.com BMI, which is computed using your weight and your height, can't distinguish between lean, sexy, healthy muscle and excess body fat -- especially belly fat , which raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer, worsening arthritis, ... Read more »

Fitness Matters: Ways to help counter the effects of age – Post-Bulletin

Post-Bulletin Fitness Matters: Ways to help counter the effects of age Post-Bulletin As we age, the rules for losing body fat don't change, but issues such as posture and metabolic changes may lead to the accumulation of belly fat . We know there is no such thing as spot reduction, but with certain lifestyle changes, belly fat can ... Read more »

Go on. It’s okay to feel all thigh and mighty – Courier Mail

Go on. It's okay to feel all thigh and mighty Courier Mail The scientists suggested that lower body fat helps to reduce LDL (or "bad") cholesterol and triglyceride levels and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower blood sugar levels. Belly fat however, was still found to .. Read more »

A big butt is good for your health – MSN NZ News

MSN NZ News A big butt is good for your health MSN NZ News It's better to have excess body fat around your bum or your ankles and calves than your gut. A 2010 study from Boston University has linked excess belly fat — or visceral fat — to an increased risk of dementia Read more »

A big butt is good for your health – MSN NZ News

MSN NZ News A big butt is good for your health MSN NZ News It's better to have excess body fat around your bum or your ankles and calves than your gut. A 2010 study from Boston University has linked excess belly fat — or visceral fat — to an increased risk of dementia. Read more »

‘Belly fat risk’ for brittle bones – The Press Association

Telegraph.co.uk ' Belly fat risk' for brittle bones The Press Association Previously it was believed that excess body fat actually protected against the brittle bone disease osteoporosis. But the new findings show that belly fat .. Read more »