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Hidden Belly Fat Found To Accelerate Heart Aging, Scientists Warn


Hidden organ fat speeds up heart aging, while fat around the hips and thighs in women may slow it. Large amounts of visceral fat, the hidden fat that collects around internal organs, have been linked to a quicker aging process in the heart, according to new research. While aging is the primary r

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