Belly Fat Increases Heart Risk Even in Normal Weight Individuals

A study indicates that individuals with significant abdominal fat face a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, even if they are of normal weight, with waist circumference proving a more reliable predictor than BMI.

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der-spiegelGerman1d ago

Bauchfett trotz Sport: Erhöhtes Herzrisiko auch bei Normalgewicht

Menschen mit viel Fett im Bauchraum leiden häufiger an Herz-Kreislauf-Beschwerden. Eine Studie zeigt, dass der Taillenumfang das Krankheitsrisiko zuverlässiger voraussagt als der Body-Mass-Index.

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Belly Fat Increases Heart Risk Even in Normal Weight Individuals

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Bauchfett trotz Sport: Erhöhtes Herzrisiko auch bei Normalgewicht

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