Abdominal Obesity

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  Does A Big Belly Signal Fatty Liver? Expert Explains

  If you notice your waistline increasing, especially if you also have diabetes, hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol levels, it may be worth discussing liver screening with your doctor.

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  Obese Young Adults at High Risk of Kidney Disease

  The findings showed that 11 percent of obese have albuminuria -- elevated levels of the protein albumin in the urine -- which signals that the kidneys are not functioning normally.

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  Obese Young Adults At High Risk Of Kidney Disease

  Many young adults with abdominal obesity are at a heightened risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet majority are unaware of the risk, suggests new research led by an Indian-origin scientist.

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  Snack on These to Burn Belly Fat!

  One of the most common causes of a failed diet regime is a sudden snack attack. Now, heres a piece of good news.

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  Poor diet and big bellies linked to takeout food

  Young adults who regularly feast on takeaway or takeout food tend to have less healthy diets and larger waistlines than their peers.

• Abdomen fat tied to hypertension

  The fat inside the abdominal cavity, known as visceral adipose tissue, is associated with high blood pressure in women.

• Metabolic syndrome precedes menopause

  Women nearing menopause are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

• Lifestyle changes reduce diabetes risk

  Lifestyle changes in eating habits, exercise patterns can help reduce abdominal obesity and development of the metabolic syndrome.

• Growing bellies increase heart disease risk

  Increasing belly size might also increase the risk of developing heart disease.

• Abdominal obesity raises hypertension risk

  People with abdominal obesity are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in future.

• Exercise curbs diabetes in people with large waists

  Exercise helps in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with abdominal obesity.