TV & newspapers have recently been reporting on "Belly Fat" and its effects on health. Belly Fat, also known as Abdominal Fat, is the fat that surrrounds the organs in the abdominal cavity. It is uniquely different from other fats in the body. (Cholesterol is a fat in the blood.)

AP-On Google: Belly Bulge Can Be Deadly For Older Adults
..."Fat stored behind the abdominal wall may be more harmful than fat stored on the hips and thighs. Some scientists believe belly fat secretes proteins and hormones that contribute to inflammation, interfere with how the body processes insulin and raise cholesterol levels...

"Belly fat" is bad. A trained lipidologist can provide treatment!
What is Lipidology? What is a Lipidologist?

Here are 4 additional links to information about this topic. Read on...
WebMD: The Truth About Belly Fat
WebMD: Belly Fat Doubles Death Risk
Mayo Clinic: Belly Fat in Women: How To Keep It Off
Wikipedia: Abdominal Obesity