Getty Images Are pear-shaped bodies healthier than apple-shaped ones? Especially in summer, much of what you read about being apple-shaped ... Read More »
These days fat gets a bad rap. But it is, in fact, an essential ingredient for good health. Not only does fat help cushion the organs, it also ... Read More »
Photo: Nick Wheeler Oz, Flickr Mortified by your muffin top? Blame the booze -- according to studies, binge ... Read More »
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If you've been following my Vitamins and Minerals 101 posts here on That's Fit, you know that the importance of Calcium was just highlighted. Well, ... Read More »
In a study that was just published in the medical journal Circulation, researchers concluded that abdominal (belly) fat is indeed strongly correlated ... Read More »
Excess belly fat is a particularly dangerous risk factor for future health problems. So, if having a big belly is a bad thing (health-wise, at least) ... Read More »
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