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Visceral Fat After 40: Why It Deserves Your Attention
September 13, 2026 7 min read Wellness

Visceral Fat After 40: Why It Deserves Your Attention

Men over 40 might look fit, exercise regularly and have a normal weight, yet still carry visceral fat associated with higher cardiometabolic risk. Research shows that visceral fat is strongly associated with cardiometabolic risk factors, including blood pressure and blood lipids, with the association particularly relevant in men over 40. However, many executives still focus ... <a title="Visceral Fat After 40: Why It Deserves Your Attention" class="read-more" href="https://www.melekgur.com/visceral-fat-after-40/" aria-label="Read more about Visceral Fat After 40: Why It Deserves Your Attention">Read more</a>

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Executive Wellness for Energy, Health and Performance
August 25, 2026 6 min read Wellness

Executive Wellness for Energy, Health and Performance

Many executives might think of wellness as a wellness retreat in Switzerland or Bali, a few days in a darkness retreat, a weekend at a five-star spa, a meditation app on the phone. Wellness tourism alone reached 894 billion dollars in 2024, up nearly 14 percent from the year before (Global Wellness Institute), and a ... <a title="Executive Wellness for Energy, Health and Performance" class="read-more" href="https://www.melekgur.com/executive-wellness-energy-health-performance/" aria-label="Read more about Executive Wellness for Energy, Health and Performance">Read more</a>

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