Flat belly = longer life
By Alya Alyssa Kattan
People with large waists are at a higher risk of developing life-threatening diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. So what is considered too big? Waists greater than 34 inches for women and greater than 40 inches for men. Need another reason to lose that belly fat—how about no more back pain. A flat belly will strengthen your torso.
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I do like the manner in which you have framed this specific problem.