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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Belly Fat Exercises

Report reaffirms obesity, cancer link

October 03, 2008
Extra body fat--particularly around the belly--boosts the risk of six types of cancer, a new report says. Experts say belly fat influences the development of cancer cells and increases inflammation. The panel that issued the report also listed 10 recommendations for cancer prevention. These include losing weight, eating less red and processed meats, exercising for 30 minutes per day, and avoiding sugary drinks and processed food. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Good Fat
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...less total fat despite having identical diets and exercise patterns. They also had less insulin... Read more »

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Exercise May Reduce Belly Fat
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

When we have a lot of belly fat, we are at greater risk of heart disease because of the... Read more »

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Big Belly Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...latest link to Alzheimer's risk is a big one: Your belly. Researchers reporting in the journal... Read more »

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Why Waist Circumference Matters
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

If you carry extra weight around your belly, you are more likely to develop heart disease than... Read more »

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Weighing In: Are my muffins making me fat?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...of sugar). I am beginning to notice I am getting a belly and I am sure it is from the carbs of... Read more »

Health Guide

Breast Reconstruction FAQs: TRAM Flap Reconstruction
...breast reconstruction? Do I have a choice? A. Fat and muscle will be taken most commonly from your belly (a TRAM flap, which stands for transverse rectus abdominis muscle); or from your upper... Read more »
Ally McMeal
Does this meal sound familiar to you? A low-carb, low-fat, high-protein salad sans dressing with lemon wedges on the side. Do you glare at it with undisguised contempt, cringing as you lift a forkful... Read more »
Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...gender. Women gain fat predominantly in the stomach, hips and thighs, while men tend to gain fat in the belly and waist.Risk by Age. People of any age are at risk for obesity. More children and... Read more »
Aging changes in body shape
...use can accelerate age-related changes. The picture of a hunched over, frail man or woman with pot belly and skinny arms and legs does not happen to everyone. Lifestyle plays a large role in how... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on Weight
Exercise's Effects on WeightExercising helps people reduce their weight, maintain weight loss, and fight obesity. Research has shown that women who regularly exercisebut do not change their diet can... Read more »

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