Even if you're not overweight, fat around your belly still raises your risk of heart disease.

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471-P: The Visceral Adiposity Index Predicts MACE Both in Cardiovascular Disease Patients with and in Those without Diabetes

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This study found that having too much fat around your organs (visceral fat) increases your risk of heart problems — even if your overall weight or BMI is normal. So, it’s not just how much you weigh, but where the fat is that matters.

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