What does your waist say about your health? According to a new study, a lot more than you’d think.

"Excess visceral fat — the fat that collects around your abdominal organs — has been linked to poor metabolic health. The problems start with unhealthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, chronic inflammation and insulin resistance, when the insulin the body produces has trouble getting blood sugar into cells. These conditions increase the risk of heart disease and other chronic health problems."