People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems, even death, than are people who accumulate fat in other areas — and men are more likely than women to gain weight around the waist.

Regardless of your overall weight, having a large amount of belly fat increases your risk of:
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Some types of cancer
  • Sleep apnea

Belly fat in men is nothing to joke about. Knowing your waist size and committing to reducing it can save your life.

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