Abdominal fat is linked to thickened heart muscle and reduced chamber size, which can impair heart function Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart risk than BMI for many people Men with ...

As a big advocate for body positivity, the term "beer belly" has always rubbed me the wrong way. To my ears, it carries a negative connotation. There's a whiff of judgment about someone's alcohol ...

Q: My husband has developed a large belly. How can I convince him that this isn't healthy, even though his backside and legs are in good shape, and he is still strong? -- Susan R., Rochester, New York ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A large new study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart ...

Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary ...

Losing weight, which usually equates to losing fat, is a health goal for millions, and for good reason. According to NHS Digital data, hospital admissions linked to obesity have doubled in six years ...

Having a “beer belly” is more likely to lead to heart damage than having fat in any other location on the body, especially in men. That’s according to a study that found abdominal obesity, or tummy ...

Since Indians develop heart disease at lower waist sizes, a cardiologist explains why you need to do more than just take medicines.