A new study suggests scientists may have found a way to reduce harmful belly fat that often increases with aging. Researchers discovered that testosterone plays a key role in how fat is redistributed in older adults, especially into risky abdominal areas known as visceral fat.
In older women recovering from hip fractures, combining testosterone gel with exercise helped prevent the usual buildup of this dangerous fat. Visceral fat is strongly linked to conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The findings could lead to new strategies for improving recovery, mobility, and long-term metabolic health as people age.
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