Visceral fat is the type of fat that lies deep in the abdomen and around the middle of the body. It’s linked to a long list of chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, ca ...

Salmon is an excellent source of the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA. These long-chain polyunsaturated fats may promote visceral fat loss via several routes. For instance, research has found that omega-3 ...

Having hidden abdominal fat could increase middle-aged people's chances of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. Researchers found that visceral fat "is related to changes in the brain ...

If you’re looking to reduce visceral fat—or prevent accumulating it in the first place—one of the best places to start is by ditching mindless and distracted eating habits.

Visceral fat is particularly dangerous because it accumulates near internal organs and can lead to other health complications. Getty Images/iStockphoto. Earlier this month, ...

Waist-to-hip ratio measures the ratio of your waist size to your hip size. It’s an alternative to body mass index, or BMI, and can suggest how much visceral fat you have. See our chart, and ...

Asians, for example, have more visceral fat than Black, White or Hispanic people. Visceral fat ‘easier to lose’ There’s good news: Visceral fat responds well to diet and exercise, Raji said.

When it comes to brain health, leaner may not be better. In a new study published in the journal GeroScience, researchers from Toho University in Japan found that visceral fat, the deep fat that ...