You Don't Have to be Fat to be a Health Risk
A new study reported on MSN, says that belly fat is more dangerous for older adults. "Four extra inches around the waist increased the risk of dying from between 15 percent to 25 percent. Oddly, the strongest link — 25 percent — was in women with normal BMI." So that means you don't actually have to be fat to be at risk for heart disease and stroke.
"Some older adults gain belly fat while they lose muscle mass," said lead author Eric Jacobs of the American Cancer Society, which funded the study, "so while they may not be getting heavier, they're changing shape — and that's taking a toll."
What's recommended? Healthy diet and exercise, what else?
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