Text: Dr. Zhang
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At a community center in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Huang Zhongcheng Huang Bo, a retired real estate agent, attended a lecture on the health of middle-aged and elderly people.
The theme of the lecture is exactly what he has been concerned about recently: "The beer belly of middle-aged and elderly men is not necessarily caused by alcohol?"
Although Huang Bo's weight has remained normal, his abdomen has gradually protruded, which worries him.
After the lecture, Huang Bo returned home, sat on the sofa in the living room, and began to carefully recall the content of the lecture.
The lecturer mentioned that although colloquially known as a "beer belly", a large belly is not necessarily associated with drinking too much. In fact, the accumulation of belly fat can be a warning of other health problems.
Increased belly fat can be an early sign of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, which are strongly associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Abdominal obesity, especially an increase in visceral fat, is one of the main markers of metabolic syndrome.
Second, Huang learned that even if there is no significant change in total body weight, an increase in belly fat can be a sign of aging. Muscle mass gradually decreases, while the proportion of fat increases, especially in the abdomen.
In addition, the lecturer also mentioned that changes in hormone levels, especially a decrease in testosterone levels, can also lead to an increase in belly fat.
Decreased testosterone levels are a common phenomenon in middle-aged and older men, which can affect fat distribution and weight.
In response to this information, Huang Bo decided to take action. He plans to start with a comprehensive health check-up, specifically to check blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as testosterone levels.
In addition, he changed some of his Xi habits, such as improving his diet, increasing his intake of fiber-rich foods and reducing his intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods.
Proper physical activity is important to control belly fat.
Huang plans to start doing moderate aerobic exercises, such as brisk walking or swimming, as well as some strength training to build muscle mass.
Through these changes, Huang hopes to effectively control the increase in belly fat and improve his overall health.
After further exploration, Huang Bo also learned some other medical information about belly fat gain.
Visceral fat is considered an active endocrine organ capable of secreting a variety of inflammatory factors and hormones that may affect the body's metabolic processes and hormone balance.
In addition, Huang also learned that abdominal obesity may be related to chronic low-grade inflammation.
This inflammatory state is thought to be a key factor in a variety of chronic diseases.
Therefore, reducing belly fat is not only about improving appearance, but also about reducing the risk of these diseases.
In terms of Xi habits, in addition to improving diet and increasing exercise, Huang Bo also recognized the importance of maintaining adequate sleep.
Lack of sleep is considered a risk factor for obesity, and it may affect the balance of appetite-regulating hormones, leading to increased food intake and belly fat accumulation.
In addition, Huang Bo decided to reduce sedentary behavior for long periods of time.
Prolonged sedentary life is considered a major drawback of the modern lifestyle, and it is not only associated with abdominal obesity, but also with an increased risk of several chronic diseases.
Therefore, he plans to get up and move regularly, doing at least a few short walks or stretches a day.
Through these measures, Huang Bo hopes to effectively control his belly fat and improve his health.
He also plans to share this information with family and friends to help them recognize the health risks of abdominal obesity and take preventive measures accordingly.
In summary, the "beer belly" of middle-aged and older men can be a warning sign of a variety of health problems.
Comprehensive lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, sleep, and reducing sedentary lifestyle, can effectively reduce belly fat and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing abdominal obesity and maintaining overall health.
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