The Accumulation of Visceral Fat and Preventive Measures Among Seniors

A study in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications gauged the accumulation of visceral fat and preventive measures among seniors, reports Medical Xpress . Visceral fat is deleterious to the health of older adults because it is mostly concentrated in the region of the abdomen that contains vital organs like the pancreas, liver, and digestive tract, and it further affects the normal regulation of hormones in the body. Worldwide, 15 million people between 30 and 69 years old die of a noncommunicable disease (NCD) each year, and there is an increase in NCD morbidity among people older than 70. Accumulated visceral fat in seniors could have harmful health consequences, as it is a predisposing factor for many other NCDs and chronic health conditions. Whereas sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, stress, and inactivity are major causes of excessive visceral fat, accumulation prevention measures are straightforward, and range from regular physical exercise to healthy eating to proper stress management.