Visceral fat contributes to heart attack and stroke risk

Hidden fat deposits deep in the abdomen and liver can silently increase your risk of stroke and heart attack, even if you appear to be at a healthy weight.

Results of a new study showed that both liver fat and visceral fat (that accumulates around internal organs) increase the risk of hardened, clogged arteries in the neck, researchers reported October 17 in Communications Medicine .

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