When you’re sleep-deprived, ghrelin, known as the “hunger hormone,” increases, making you feel hungrier than usual. Meanwhile ...

Even if you’ve never had a spare tyre before, the hormonal and metabolic changes that midlife brings can lead to a thickening around the middle.

Visceral fat is also called “hidden fat” because it’s located within the stomach and isn’t visible to the naked eye. Middle-aged people with excess visceral fat have increased levels of ...

Balancing weight and rest is crucial in managing visceral fat, which poses serious health risks. Rest regulates hunger and ...

Not all body fat is created equal and most people think of fat as the stubborn belly rolls, love handles, or extra padding on ...

A new international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has characterized the populations of fat ...

Even with diet and exercise, belly fat may persist, impacting health irrespective of gender. Excess visceral fat around organs can lead to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Green ...

Not all body fat is created equal and most people think of fat as the stubborn belly rolls, love handles, or extra padding on ...

Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat is fat that is stored deep in the belly. A small amount is needed to protect and insulate your organs but having too much is linked to conditions such as type ...

Excessive visceral fat is problematic, as it leads to increased inflammation, cell turnover and also impacts how the body secretes hormones, thereby potentially leading to an increase in rates of ...