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Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have intensified public discussion regarding the "dad bod," a physique characterized by excess weight around the midsection.
While appearance alone does not determine health status, medical experts warn that carrying extra abdominal fat can signal underlying risks that standard body mass index measurements may miss.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, excess abdominal fat, specifically visceral fat located deep within the abdomen and surrounding internal organs, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions.
This distinction is critical because visceral fat behaves differently than subcutaneous fat, posing a more direct threat to cardiovascular health.
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