Tagged: Visceral fat

Cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome

Cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome

The hypertrophy (increase in size) of the adipocytes (fat cells) and the addition of visceral fat can be a dreaded combination that accelerates metabolic and immune responses, which promote type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and...

Reduce Stress

Reduce Stress

Visceral fat is more sensitive to the effects of cortisol, a hormone created when we’re under stress. When cortisol levels rise, visceral fat cells react by trapping fat. Lowering stress (through exercise, meditation, or...