1. Your waist circumference gets bigger
Belly fat is a next process of visceral fat, so if you find yourself gaining weight and having a large waist, it’s a symbol that your health is at risk.
When the heart, liver or waistline become enlarge, they do not cause any obvious physical discomfort. If we do not go for a health check, we are easily overlooked.
To avoid an enlarged waistline, you should follow a diet low in oil, sugar, salt and high in fiber, avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
2. Neck fat
Besides focusing on weight and waist circumference, you also need to focus on neck circumference.
The larger the neck circumference, the more likely you are to have the following health problems:
– Cardiovascular disease
A thicker neck means that you may have abnormal blood lipids, so be careful of coronary heart disease.
Women with a neck circumference of 33.60 – 35.35cm increase the risk of coronary heart disease by 1.42 times, women with a neck circumference of 35.35cm or more increase the risk of coronary heart disease by 2.54 times.
– Sleep apnea
Fat accumulation on the neck can promotes the load on the airway, which can cause and aggravate sleep apnea.
In the respiratory department, neck circumference is often measured to help determine the risk of sleep apnea syndrome.
– Diabetes
Even if the waist circumference meets the standard, if the neck is too thick, it is easy to increase bl00d sugar and increase the risk of diabetes.
People with thick necks are at the highest risk of diabetes. It is best to check bl00d sugar levels regularly to prevent or detect diabetes early.
– Hyperthyroidism
A thick neck, also considered as goiter, is a typical sign of hyperthyroidism. When the front of the neck, both sides of the trachea swell with weight lo.s.s, palpitations and other symptoms, you should meet a doctor as soon as possible.
