New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Some smart scales can even measure your visceral fat, a type of fat that builds up around your vital organs, and which, in excess, is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes and heart ...

Visceral fat is stored near your internal organs, around your waistline. Visceral fat increases your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. To get rid of visceral fat ...

Stay Active: Regular exercise is key for visceral fat loss. Mitri is a big fan of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), as ...

Neither the scale nor body mass index (BMI) is the best indicator of visceral fat. Instead, your waist-to-hip ratio can be a better diagnostic tool, though it’s not perfect. Other measurements ...

A healthy diet is one of the most important lifestyle factors that impact belly fat, especially one high in protein, which ...

So what causes the buildup of this visceral fat? Some of it may be due to genetics: in fact, a study identified three genes that are related to waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), a measure that indicates ...

For significant visceral fat reduction, Goodson recommends weight lifting three to five times per week, alternating upper and lower body days, combined with a balanced eating plan and adequate ...