In fact, research on mice reported in 2008 revealed that belly fat boosts inflammation and is linked with hardening of the arteries - known to increase the risk of heart attacks.

事实上，2008年一项用老鼠做试体的研究表明，腹部脂肪可促生炎症及动脉硬化，进而增加患心脏疾病的风险。

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Belly fat is linked to worse atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which makes heart attacks more likely.

腹部脂肪与动脉硬化更严重有关，这容易造成心脏病发。

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