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Stomach Exercises for Senior Women

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Tess Miller

As women grow older, lack of exercise and fluctuating hormone levels can cause the waistline to expand and the tummy to protrude. This not only can be unattractive, but it can also pose health risks. Belly fat, or visceral fat, can lead to type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease.