People who carry excess fat around the stomach are prone to obesity-related health issues and a new a study suggests that having a so-called pot belly may also be a sign of brain aging.

both their belly fat and their brain’s BDNF levels took a nosedive. When scientists artificially lowered CX3CL1 in young mice ...

New research set to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) suggests that marriage significantly increases the risk of obesity in men, while aging raises the likelihood of being ...

Japanese researchers have found that visceral fat, produced by belly fat, may play an important role in maintaining brain health by producing a vital protein related to cognitive function.

Any kind of calories -- whether from alcohol, sugary beverages, or oversized portions of food -- can increase belly fat. However, alcohol does seem to have a particular association with fat in the ...

Having belly fat and a "muffin top" around the waist is common -- and it can be unhealthy. Follow the advice in The Lean Belly Prescription, and according to the book cover, you canlose up to "15 ...

People who carry excess fat around the stomach are prone to obesity-related health issues and a new a study suggests that ...