Obesity

A new Harvard study warns that for every 2.2 pounds you gain, your risk of diabetes may jump by more than 7%. The worst place to get additional fat? Your middle. Harvard's data warns that if you allow your belt size to increase by just five inches, your risk of diabetes doubles.

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