The soft layer of chub that sits directly under the skin - the wobbly bits - and is generally harmless.

The stuff you can't see, which forms around your organs and has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The bad news is that belly fat is metabolically active, and excels at pumping out various inflammatory substances that interfere with hormones that control appetite, mood and brain function. It can also impact your...

Abdominal exercises. Simply put, bashing out endless reps of sit-ups won't have any real impact on your belly fat, according to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. Of course, these kind of exercises will help strengthen your abdominal muscles, even tone them, but they won't shift the layer of fat above them. There is a be...