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 »

Coronary Artery Disease Intensified by Belly Fat – Health Talk & You

Health Talk & You Coronary Artery Disease Intensified by Belly Fat Health Talk & You Even more, the researchers also pointed out that the risk of death can be elevated even to people who do not appear to be fat or very big in sight. According to the study researcher Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD and the director of the cardiometabolic ... and more?? Read more »

Study finds belly fat can double risk of death in heart disease patients – WEAU-TV 13

Study finds belly fat can double risk of death in heart disease patients WEAU-TV 13 Now a Mayo Clinic analysis, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows it's not just how much fat those with heart disease have, but where it is on their body. The analysis found having a little belly fat can double the risk of death ... Read more »

Study finds belly fat can double risk of death in heart disease patients – WEAU-TV 13

Study finds belly fat can double risk of death in heart disease patients WEAU-TV 13 Now a Mayo Clinic analysis, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows it's not just how much fat those with heart disease have, but where it is on their body. The analysis found having a little belly fat can double the risk of death ... Read more »

Tummy fat worse than obesity in older women: Study – The Nation, Pakistan

Tummy fat worse than obesity in older women: Study The Nation, Pakistan Past research has shown that excess belly fat , compared to fat elsewhere in the body, can increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, ... Read more »

Is Belly Fat a Problem? Author Exposes the Secrets to Reducing Stubborn Belly Fat – BigNews.biz (press release)

Is Belly Fat a Problem? Author Exposes the Secrets to Reducing Stubborn Belly Fat BigNews.biz (press release) Biz - Jul 20,2010 - Belly fat , that extra fat carried around the abdomen, can increase the risk of heart disease. With so many pills, potions and programs .. Read more »

Too much belly fat increases dementia risk – Eat, Drink and Be (blog)

Eat, Drink and Be (blog) Too much belly fat increases dementia risk Eat, Drink and Be (blog) Previous studies have found excess belly fat can raise the risk of heart attack and heart disease, but recent research suggests it can affect brain health, ... Read more »