Fat that surrounds the organs deep inside the abdomen contributes to brain inflammation and raises the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a new study finds.

More than half of Americans — about 53% — suffer from abdominal obesity. Fat stored deep in the belly, known as visceral fat, can be more harmful than other types of fat.

Fat deep in the belly can trigger all kinds of health issues. Here’s how to get rid of visceral fat for a longer, healthier life.

To burn belly fat, Dr. Naheed Ali says breakfast should be consumed within an hour of waking up, around 7 a.m., while dinner should be eaten at least two to three hours before bedtime, around 7 p.m.

Ways to fight visceral fat There are smart ways to reduce belly fat that can reverse these trends, Isaacson said. First, don’t focus just on body weight, but also body composition.

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She added, "Do these for at least 4-5 weeks to see any changes! SPOT REDUCTION IS NOT POSSIBLE. Just doing these exercises won’t help you get abs or lose belly fat so focus on full-body workouts ...

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