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According to a new study published this September in the journal BMJ, the bigger our waistlines grow, the higher the risk of death from all causes. But it’s belly fat in particular that is associated with an average of increase in mortality of 11%. This is regardless of your overall body fat content or BMI (body… Continue reading How Excess Belly Fat Impacts Overall Wellness
Obesity is on its way to becoming the leading cause of preventable cancer, second only to tobacco usage. According to research from the American Cancer Society, excess body weight is responsible for about 8% of all cancers in the United States, as well as about 7% of all cancer deaths. Being overweight or obese is… Continue reading Obesity Is Linked To Cancer