11 Things That Lead to Belly Fat

For women, being more than 35 inches around your middle can be dangerous. See some of the top causes of belly fat, and try these tips to help lose it.

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The 7 Best Exercises You Can Do

Is your workout really working for you? Switch to these super-effective moves that hit multiple muscles or burn extra calories.

Men's Health The 7 Best Exercises You Can Do Is your workout really working for you? Switch to these super-effective moves that hit multiple muscles or burn extra calories. Read More 5 Reasons You Need Magnesium Magnesium helps with hundreds of important body processes, including your muscles and nerves, keeping your bones strong, and your heart healthy. But how can you get it? Read More Alzheimer's and Viagra: What's the Link? Recent studies on the effects of Viagra on Alzheimer's risk show it may offer some prevention -- and potentially a treatment -- for the disease. Read More ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 10 Ways You're Drinking Water Wrong Good hydration helps your well-being. See if your drinking habits could be improved by avoiding these myths and pitfalls. Read More Signs of RSV in Older Adults RSV can be tricky to spot in older adults, as symptoms often mimic those of other respiratory illnesses. Here's what to watch for. Read More How Low Testosterone Affects Your Sex Drive Testosterone isn't the only thing that fuels your sex drive and performance. But low testosterone can mean you're more likely to have sexual problems. Read More Cholesterol Experts Say Everyone Needs a Little-Known Blood Test Evidence shows that a rarely used blood screening can flag otherwise unknown risks of heart problems resulting from plaque buildup in arteries. Read More Top Picks How to Lose Weight Successfully With Type 2 Diabetes Anxiety After Age 50 Linked to Parkinson's Disease What Does Age-Friendly Care Look Like? Types of Kidney Stones What Are Struvite Stones? Signs You Have Cystine Stones ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps   |  Unsubscribe    |    View as a Webpage   You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2025 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 283-299 Market Street, 3rd Floor | 2 Gateway Center | Newark, NJ 07102