Why Belly Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Not all fat is the same — and where your body stores it turns out to matter a lot more than how much you weigh. Have you ever noticed that two people can weigh exactly the same and be completely different when it comes to their health? That’s because weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Scientists have discovered that where your body stores fat is what really matters — and fat stored deep in your belly, called visceral fat, is in a league of its own when it comes to health risks.