(CNN) – It’s time for a bowel check.
According to new guidelines from the American Heart Association, too much fat in the midsection could be linked to heart disease.
Researchers say a protruding belly can be a sign of visceral fat – a dangerous form of fat that wraps around organs deep in the body.
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Belly fat increases your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and high cholesterol.
Experts believe that visceral fat produces more inflammatory proteins that can constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and inflame tissues and organs.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines state that non-pregnant women with waists greater than 35 inches and men with waists greater than 40 inches are at greater risk.
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Experts recommend aerobic and weight training to reduce belly fat.
Eating a balanced diet with less sugar and fewer processed foods will also help.
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