Fatty Muscles Increase Heart Disease Risk
People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 20 in the European Heart Journal.
Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat
Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.
Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research.
Hidden muscle fat, not BMI, linked to heart risks: Study finds
New research published in the "European Heart Journal" indicates that individuals with a more significant amount of fat hidden within their muscles are more susceptible to hospitalization or death due to heart attack and heart failure.
Intramuscular fat, not BMI, linked to heightened heart risks
New research published in the "European Heart Journal" indicates that individuals with a greater amount of fat hidden within their muscles are more susceptible to hospitalization or death due to heart attacks and heart failure.
People with fatty muscles face higher heart risks, study finds
People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, according to a study.
UVA researchers develop MRI technique to predict heart disease
Researchers at UVA Health are taking a closer look at an often overlooked risk factor for heart disease: the fat surrounding your heart.
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