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- Belly fat increases high BP risk
- Galloping obesity rates fueling uncontrollable diabetes epidemic
- Abdominal fat more strongly associated with high blood pressure risk
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| Belly fat increases high BP risk Posted: 02 Sep 2014 02:10 AM PDT Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) People with fat around their abdominal area are at greater risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure) when compared to those with similar body mass index (BMI) but fat concentrations elsewhere on the body, says a study. "Having centrally located fat when you look in the mirror tends to correlate with higher levels of fat inside the abdomen," said senior author ... |
| Galloping obesity rates fueling uncontrollable diabetes epidemic Posted: 01 Sep 2014 11:43 PM PDT Washington, Sep 02 (ANI): A new study has revealed that increase in obesity cases has also contributed in boosting the prevalence of diabetes. An increase in body mass index (BMI) over time is the most important factor contributing to the observed increase in diabetes prevalence since 1976. Researchers analyzed data from five National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys to determine the ... |
| Abdominal fat more strongly associated with high blood pressure risk Posted: 01 Sep 2014 10:26 PM PDT People with fat around their abdominal area are at greater risk of developing hypertension when compared to those with similar body mass index but fat concentrations elsewhere on the body, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. |
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