Waistlines of US adults continue to increase
The prevalence of abdominal obesity and average waist circumference increased among U.S. adults from 1999 to 2012, according to a study in the September 17 issue of JAMA. Waist circumference…
Aerobic exercise bests resistance training at burning belly fat
Public release date: 25-Aug-2011 DURHAM, N.C.— Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. When Duke University Medical Center…
Plant oil may hold key to reducing obesity-related medical issues, MU researcher finds
Public release date: 23-Mar-2011 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Scientists have known for years that belly fat leads to serious medical problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke. Now, a…
High fructose consumption by adolescents may put them at cardiovascular risk
Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of…
High numbers of men and women are overweight, obese and have abdominal fat, worldwide
Public release date: 22-Oct-2007 DALLAS, Oct. 23 - A new global study revealed that 40 percent of men and 30 percent of women are overweight, while 24 percent of men…
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