EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 12 MIN
The Expanding Waistline in Men: Spare Tyre, Killer Visceral Fat, or Just Flabby muscles?
from SCVC Healthspan · host Ed Leatham
Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre, a dad bod, or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless.Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even advanced cancers.Let’s break down the three main culprits behind the male belly — and what you can do about them. Full blog article
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