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Sunday, September 21, 2014

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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 ...

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