A large study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart structure than overall body weight alone, ...

Pictogram showing the results of the research. An increase in waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is associated with a higher left ventricular (LV) mass and lower ventricular volumes. Its association with right ...

With heart rate monitors now standard in smartwatches and fitness trackers, electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) have rapidly become a common feature in health wearables. The technology aims to assist ...