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Let Us Help You Watch Your Waist



Belly fat is strongly linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, breast cancer and premature death even if the person is not considered overweight.
 
An easy formula to remember is that your waist size should measure half of your height in inches or less.
 
To sign up for Baptist Health Lexington’s mailing list and receive a free tape measure to help you watch your waist, click here.