Gallstones & waist size.Location, location. It's not only how much fat, but where it sits, that boosts the risk of gallstones Gallstones Definition A gallstone is a solid crystal deposit that forms in the gallbladder, which is a pear-shaped organ that stores bile salts until they are needed to help digest fatty foods. . In a study of more than 42,000 women, those who were overweight Overweight Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark. Notes: For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight had a higher risk, as earlier studies had shown. But among women of a given weight, those with a waist measuring at least 32 inches were roughly twice as likely to undergo gallstone gallstone: see gall bladder. gallstone Mass of crystallized substances that forms in the gallbladder. The most common type occurs when the liver secretes bile with too much cholesterol to stay in solution. surgery as those with a waist measuring less than 26 inches. (The risk was 25 percent higher for women with a 26-to-27-inch waist, 46 percent higher for a 28-to-29-inch waist, and 69 percent higher for a 30-to-31-inch waist.) What to do: Take a walk. The good news about belly belly /bel·ly/ (bel´e) 1. abdomen. 2. venter (1). bel·ly n. 1. See abdomen. 2. The stomach. 3. The womb; the uterus. fat is that it's easier to lose than fat around the hips or thighs. Exercise may cut your risk even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". lose weight, say other studies. You could also lower your risk by consuming more fiber, protein-rich plant foods (like beans), nuts, regular coffee, and alcohol (in moderation). Gut online (doi:10.1136/gut.2005.076133). |
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