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When looks can deceive: 'Skinny fat' is real and your organs are paying the price

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When looks can deceive: 'Skinny fat' is real and your organs are paying the price — Sources: Livemint

Waist size, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating practices and a family history of diabetes may call for more focus even in individuals with normal weight levels. Research indicates that visceral fat has been linked to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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