A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in males. The researchers say that a high waist-to-hip ratio may be ...

Modern football is all about big plays and as a companion piece to the STEP Differential, I’m tracking the Bears big plays all year in this Infogram: Last year’s tracker is on the second page.

Holiday gatherings, football playoff parties, and bundling up to stay warm bring plenty of joy to the season. The festivities can also come with a common and dangerous side effect: the “beer belly.” ...

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That beer belly a guy's toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says. Belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported ...

For six straight years, the Chicago Bears haven’t had a winning season, failing to get more than eight wins. The past four years saw records of 6-11, 3-14, 7-10, then 5-12 last season. Armed with that ...

Having a “beer belly” is more likely to lead to heart damage than having fat in any other location on the body, especially in men. That’s according to a study that found abdominal obesity, or tummy ...

A large study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart structure than overall body weight alone, ...

Pictogram showing the results of the research. An increase in waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is associated with a higher left ventricular (LV) mass and lower ventricular volumes. Its association with right ...

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