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Raising Awareness of Belly Fat and Its Impact on Men’s Health

By mghresearch | Cancer, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Genetics & Genomics, Medicine, Obesity | 2 comments | 12 June, 2017 | 0

Did you know that in addition to June being Men’s Health Month in the United States, this week (June 12th-18th) is Men’s Health Week in the UK? The focus this year is on belly fat which tends to be more prevalent in men than women.

Regardless of a person’s overall weight, belly fat—also called abdominal adiposity— can increase the risk for developing a number of health issues including colorectal cancer, stroke and sleep apnea.

A recent study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital also found that individuals who have a genetic disposition for belly fat were at a higher risk of developing both diabetes and heart disease when compared to individuals who store fat primarily in their hips and thighs.

While genetics are a big factor in where fat gets stored, proper diet and exercise can help lessen the risk.

Stay tuned for more posts about men’s health all this week leading up to Father’s Day.

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