Two studies demonstrate that a large proportion of the population has visceral adiposity even at BMIs below the obesity ...

To test the hypothesis that for any given body mass index (BMI) category, active individuals would have a smaller waist circumference than inactive individuals. Our second objective was to examine the ...

Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women. This link between central fat and ...

Abdominal weight gain in women is commonly influenced by hormonal changes like menopause-related estrogen decline and stress-induced cortisol levels. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet and lack of ...

" Nobody should be able to examine an abdomen better than a general surgeon," remarked a program director to his residents. In spite of tremendous advances in diagnostic technologies, physical ...

Background Hypopressive exercises are suggested for the prevention and conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim of hypopressive exercises is to strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor ...

Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after menopause, things start to change: many women's fat storage patterns start to resemble ...

Young women more likely to seek help for abdominal pain on high-pollution days. CHICAGO, June 1, 2009— -- Here's another reason to watch what you breathe: Young women in two Canadian cities were ...