Is Your Waistline Unhealthy?

Tuesday 05/14/2013 Join the conversation! Is Your Waistline Unhealthy? If you are a man and your waistline is over 40 inches, or a woman with a waistline over 35 inches, you may face increased risks of health problems - including the health of your heart. For nine years, researchers followed the weight and waists of over 100,000 men and women age 50 or older. The consequence of having a larger waistline wasn't promising: over the course of a decade, those with the biggest waists were twice as likely to die from heart disease, cancer and respiratory disorders as those whose waists were slimmest. This held true even for the participants that did not gain weight, but whose body shape shifted to a larger waistline. The increase in risk may be due to the characteristics of abdominal fat; studies have shown that it secretes proteins and hormones that contribute to inflammation, raise cholesterol levels and interfere with the way the body processes insulin. The researchers suggest aiming for the ideal waist size of 40 inches or less for men, and 35 inches or less for women. If you follow my anti-inflammatory diet and make it a point to participate in regular, moderate exercise, you can help keep your waistline - and overall body weight - in check. Eating Too Much Junk Food? It's easy to fall into a pattern of eating unhealthy foods, especially if you are always on the go. But a little planning can go a long way. The menu options available at Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging offer both great taste and sound nutrition for a variety of meals. Whether you want a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack, we have over 300 recipes perfect for eating immediately or taking with you. Good nutrition doesn't need to be limited to the home - start your free trial today for access to our recipe database, plus our healthy eating guides, shopping lists and exclusive cooking videos featuring Dr. Weil. Start your 14-day free trial today and save 30% when you join! Contentment: It's Just a Click Away Especially when you have Dr. Weil's guidance! His newest web site, SpontaneousHappiness.com, has daily tools, weekly checklists, videos, recipes, and more, all designed to help you achieve contentment and happiness - naturally. Learn more today: start your 10-day free trial! All of Dr. Weil's after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Weil Lifestyle, LLC, licensed products go directly to the Weil Foundation.

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