Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity, is something that many people worldwide have problems with. Once you hit middle age, far too many people are plagued by those two dreaded wordsbelly fat. It can, however, also be a problem for children and teens. People just look at it as a weight problem, but it can also be linked to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and many other metabolic and vascular diseases. Though no one likes belly fat, too often it is overlooked as just a symptom of age. It can, however, be a symptom of much, much more. It is not something you should just consider the price of getting older. It is something that should be taken seriously.

Anthony Ekanem is a non-fiction author. He is a graduate of Management with a Bachelor of Science degree in that field. He is also a Certified Professional Manager. He spends most of his time reading, blogging, and researching when he is not writing.