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Spare Tire Could Be Fatal, Even With a Healthy BMI
In the battle of the bulge, belly fat is often a focus because of its relationship with heart disease. Just when I thought the subject of spare tires had been prodded in every way possible, new research has come out that could force more people to take their midsection more seriously. It says that even if your BMI describes your weight as normal, having a spare tire could make you twice as likely to die during a 10-year period compared to those without belly fat.
Another Reason to Stay on Track: Alzheimer's Connection to Waist Circumference
There are so many reasons to maintain your fitness level and waist size as you pass from decade to decade. Waist circumference has been used as an indicator of risk for heart disease, but it looks like it might also be an indicator of risk for Alzheimer's, too. A new study reviewing over 6,500 patient files took a "sagittal abdominal diameter" rather than a circumference measurement.
Waist Measurement and Heart Disease
Did you know that your waist measurement is a great diagnostic tool for measuring your risk for heart disease?
Well, according to the Mayo Clinic men with waist measurements of 40 inches and women with measurement of 35 inches, accompanied by a BMI - Body Mass Index of 25 or less, have a greater risk for heart disease.
Why, you might ask, is your waist size relevant to the health of your heart?
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