Carrying a lot of fat in the arms or belly may make someone more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, research suggests. Here, a man performs Hammer Curls to train his biceps.

Having more belly fat is linked to higher dementia risks, likely due to inflammation — but diet and exercise choices can help. (Getty Images) Here’s what to know about the new research, and the steps ...

Higher levels of belly and arm fat may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, while high muscle strength may decrease this risk, new research suggests, the ...

When most people think about dropping a few pounds or trimming body fat, they usually talk about losing it in all the same places: belly fat, the thigh area, excess butt weight, or their "love handles ...

In people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), higher levels of arm and trunk fat are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, while higher levels of leg fat are ...

Looking to get rid of your "bingo wings," the excess fat around the upper arm area? While it's not possible to "pick and choose" exactly where fat is lost on your body, you certainly can target ...

Whether it's the back of the arms, the midsection or the thighs, losing weight or reducing fat in a specific area is a desire I hear often from clients. It's important to note that spot reduction from ...

Measuring the total mass of fat in the arms could potentially predict which women and men over 50 are at risk of spinal fracture, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...