Being a journalist who covers the wellness scene, I started to wonder where the phrase even came from — and whether beer actually had any impact on our bellies. Here are the results of my deep dive.

Abdominal fat is linked to thickened heart muscle and reduced chamber size, which can impair heart function Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart risk than BMI for many people Men with ...

Some simple lifestyle changes can help you beat belly fat - follow the tips below FROM high cholesterol to heart failure, being fat has long been associated with poor heart health. But having a “beer ...

A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in males. The researchers say that a high waist-to-hip ratio may be ...

Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary ...

Having a “beer belly” is more likely to lead to heart damage than having fat in any other location on the body, especially in men. That’s according to a study that found abdominal obesity, or tummy ...

A New Jersey man was so bothered by his growing gut -- something friends, family and even doctors dismissed as a natural "beer belly" -- that he persisted in getting it checked out, and eventually ...

For months, Hector Hernandez, 47, didn’t understand why his stomach had gotten so big. “I just thought I was fat,” he said. “I’ve always been a big guy.” Other WRAL Top Stories It would be a year and ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A large new study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart ...