This popular snack was thought to cause weight gain — but it actually zaps belly fat

This popular snack was thought to cause weight gain — but it actually zaps belly fat

Turns out this myth is nuts. For decades it’s been widely believed that eating nuts causes weight gain. Tree nuts in particular have a high calorie and fat content, prompting skepticism as to whether they should be incorporated into a healthy diet. However, a groundbreaking new study published in Nutrients has uncovered that nuts do … Read more

Want to cut dangerous belly fat? Eat more of these foods and watch the pounds melt away

Want to cut dangerous belly fat? Eat more of these foods and watch the pounds melt away

Packing it on around the middle as we age can significantly heighten risk for disease, experts say. But the visible bulge many of us are battling, made up of subcutaneous fat, isn’t the major culprit, turns out. That award goes to the hidden, toxic deposits known as visceral fat, buried well below the surface, crowding … Read more

Influencer gets fake belly button tattoo — to make herself look taller

Influencer gets fake belly button tattoo — to make herself look taller

What lengths would you go to for a little extra height? To create the illusion of a longer torso, content creator Laura Mejia got a tattoo of her belly button — a fake one, that is. The TikToker, who boasts 1.8 million followers, shared footage of herself placing the temporary ink higher than her natural belly … Read more

28-pound cat rescued by animal shelter goes viral before finding forever home: ‘Best belly in town’

28-pound cat rescued by animal shelter goes viral before finding forever home: ‘Best belly in town’

An obese cat found wandering the streets in Virginia has found a forever home, the animal shelter that rescued it says.  “You KNOW we love a cat with a belly, and lord almighty this one has the best belly in town,” Richmond Animal Care and Control posted on Facebook.  The agency named the cat “One … Read more

I bought fake Ozempic to get rid of belly fat — it felt like my heart was going to explode

I bought fake Ozempic to get rid of belly fat — it felt like my heart was going to explode

A mom-of-three is warning other women not to purchase illegitimate Ozempic, saying a “skinny jab” she bought online “triggered organ failure.” Lynsay McAvoy, 42, suffered a severe allergic reaction to the medication, which she purchased in April 2022. At the time, she weighed just 112 pounds. McAvoy didn’t disclose the brand name of the jab she … Read more

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

Even if you can’t see it, fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to research released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday. Visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs in the belly, has been linked to brain changes that could point to future dementia … Read more

Mediterranean diet can blast belly fat caused by aging, new study finds

Mediterranean diet can blast belly fat caused by aging, new study finds

The Mediterranean diet could be the key to blasting belly fat. A new study from the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) revealed that the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, can counter aging-related body changes suchh as fat gain and loss of muscle mass. The study, published in JAMA Network Open on Oct. 18, was … Read more

Fake belly buttons sold as quick fix for women who want legs to look longer

Fake belly buttons sold as quick fix for women who want legs to look longer

At the press of a button, you too can have longer-looking legs. No need to visit some pricey Turkish chop shop to make one’s legs look longer. Cosmetics gurus have devised a much cheaper method of “lengthening” their stems — by applying an adhesive belly button. The way it works is stumpy simply stick this … Read more

Human collie Toco greets fans, rolls over for belly rubs in the street

Human collie Toco greets fans, rolls over for belly rubs in the street

His official breed is a wackadoodle. Looks like the human dog’s inaugural walk last month might’ve tuckered him out. Toco, the collie cosplayer who famously spent a fur-tune “becoming” a canine, was spotted cruising the streets of Tokyo in a wagon. The outing came less a week after the dog man told The Post that … Read more

This is how much sleep you should get to avoid a beer belly: study

This is how much sleep you should get to avoid a beer belly: study

Here’s some gut-wrenching news: Getting less than eight hours of shut-eye every night could be contributing to your beer belly. Published in the journal Sleep Medicine, a new study explores the link between sleep deprivation and visceral fat — dangerous belly fat that builds up around vital organs and has been tied to metabolic disease and … Read more

Missing dad’s remains found in shark’s belly, family IDs him by tattoos

Missing dad’s remains found in shark’s belly, family IDs him by tattoos

The remains of an Argentinian man who vanished earlier this month have reportedly been found inside a shark, according to family members who allegedly identified his arm tattoo. Diego Alejandro Barría, 35, had reportedly last been seen alive on Feb. 18 driving his all-terrain vehicle along the coast in southern Chubut province, Jam Press reported. … Read more

I’m fat and sexy — haters tell me to cover up but my belly is out for good

I’m fat and sexy — haters tell me to cover up but my belly is out for good

A plus-sized influencer said she has no problem showing off her body and she happily loves to put it on display on TikTok — despite the cruel trolls who say she should feel otherwise. The woman — who goes by the name Blueberry Spaghetti on the platform — describes herself as a “big girl and … Read more

The Ultimate Dad Bod Workout That’ll Get Your Belly Into Shape — Eat This Not That

The Ultimate Dad Bod Workout That’ll Get Your Belly Into Shape — Eat This Not That

Many of my clients are fathers who want to work with me to get rid of the dad bod that they dread. I totally get it—it’s easy for your daily routine to take precedence, and your healthy habits fall by the wayside. But rest assured, I’ve got your back on this with the ultimate dad … Read more