Belly Fat Increases Cancer Risk
Need a reason to lose belly fat? Extra bodyfat around the belly can pose many health risks, one of which is an increased risk of colon cancer.
An Australian study published in the International Journal of Cancer followed 24,072 women for 10 years and found that those with the most abdominal fat were more likely to develop colon cancer than thinner women.
In fact, every four inches of extra abdominal girth increased risk by about 10 percent or more. Research also shows that excess belly fat may increase heart disease risk.
Bottom line: Lose belly fat to lower your risk for many health problems, carrying extra bodyweight anywhere is unhealthy. [source: Best Body]
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