Simply getting older isn’t what causes visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs at the waistline. Visceral fat is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat since it contributes to premature atherosclerosis and risk of acute coronary syndrome.
So, what exactly is the culprit in this waistline fat that puts the health of middle-aged women at risk? New research says that an increase in levels of active testosterone is at fault.

While the loss of estrogen was often blamed for the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in middle age, researchers at Rush University Medical Center now believe that it’s really the change in hormonal balance …read more

In the news: You don’t necessarily have to be thin to be fit. A study of 400 overweight, sedentary women who exercised daily (as little as a brisk walk) for six months showed that they reduced their risk for a heart attack. Their aerobic fitness improved and their waistlines got smaller – without any weight loss (AOL Body).
As I’ve written in previous posts, having excess weight around your waist will increase your risk for a heart attack. Exercise has been proven to decrease this kind of fat (visceral fat). That includes weight-lifting, which has the same beneficial effects as cardio …read more