Article: Exercise important in reducing size of abdominal fat cells: study

Exercise important in reducing size of abdominal fat cells: study WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Reducing the size of abdominal cells, a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, takes more than cutting calories, according to new research published on Wednesday by Wake Forest University.

Early results show that exercise should be added to the equation, according to the study.

"The message is very clear," said the lead author Tongjian You, Ph.D., "Exercise is important to reducing the size of these cells, and may one day be part of a prescription for treating the health complications associated with abdominal fat."

The study is reported in the August issue of the International Journal ...

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