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 In a recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found there was an association between abdominal fat and early mortality. More than half a million men and women in Europe were enrolled and measured. There have been many studies in the past that showed excess weight can lead to death. This new study demonstrates that the spare tire around your belly also can also lead to premature death. In the past, health care professionals would measure your waist to determine your risk of disease. Now this study shows that a waist size greater than 102cm (40") in men and 88 cm (35") in women is not only associated with disease, but early death. In fact the waist circumference and waist to hip ratio were found to be a better predictor of disease risk than BMI (the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters). In this study, people with a normal weight and a large abdomen still had a higher risk of death.
Why does abdominal fat have such bad side effects? The tissue in the abdomen secretes chemicals that lead to chronic inflammation. So even if the scale registers the right weight for your height and body frame, you should use a tape measure to help determine your true health status. If you weigh 110 pounds and have a “pooch”, you should still look into incorporating more nutritious foods into your diet and increasing your activity. If you are looking for a holiday gift to yourself, put a $40 body fat machine and a $2 tape measure on your wish list.
From the desk of Dr. Wells
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A board certified physician and personal trainer, Dr. Evelyn Wells has provided clients with her medical expertise for over 6 years. She fulfilled her pre-med requirements at Princeton University and received her medical degree from Howard University Medical School. Dr. Wells completed an Emergency Medicine residency program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York where she was Chief Resident. Currently on staff at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey, her specialties inlcude bariatric medicine, emergency medicine, and personal training. For more information on Evelyn’s weight management programs visit PhysiciansFitnessSolution.com. 
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