Are You Aware of the Health Dangers of Belly Fat? People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems.
It's time to take charge of your health so that you can live a healthier and longer life.Here's a recently article to help you make an informed decision about the width of your waist line!
"This study reveals that abdominal obesity within BMI categories is increasing," today's issue of Health Reports concluded. "As a result, Canadians with a given BMI are, on average, at higher risk of obesity-related health conditions than they were in 1981."
If waist circumference climbs to more than 40 inches for most men or more than 35 inches for women, the risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease rises, doctors say. If waist circumference climbs to more than 40 inches for most men or more than 35 inches for women, the risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease rises, doctors say. (Howie McCormick/Associated Press) The percentage of overweight men at increased or high risk based on waist circumference rose from 49 per cent in 1981 to 62 per cent from 2007 to 2009, according to the report. Among overweight women, the percentage at increased or high risk rose from 64 per cent to 93 per cent
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