Many of us grew up with the idea that fat is the enemy. And, after decades of directives to minimize our fat intake, it can be difficult to change our attitudes and our behaviors. But experts now ...

Visceral fat is that vexing, stubborn fat that hangs out around your abdomen and doesn't seem to budge. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which you can see and pinch, you can’t actually feel visceral fat. This ...

The term “visceral fat” may sound like something from a science textbook, but it’s actually the term used in research for the fat that surrounds your internal organs in your abdominal cavity. Many ...

Jules Hirsch, a pioneer in obesity research, died in 2015. When he began his career, the dominant belief was that people were overweight because they ate too much—pure and simple. Thin people ...

Jules Hirsch, a pioneer in obesity research, died in 2015. When he began his career, the dominant belief was that people were overweight because they ate too much—pure and simple. Thin people ...

It’s time to throw out the good vs. bad diet mentality. Reviewed by Dietitian Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Visceral fat is that vexing, stubborn fat that hangs out around your abdomen and doesn't ...