What Causes a Beer Belly? Beyond the Suds
                                
                                
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                                According to research, high alcohol intake is related to high waist circumference, but the term “beer belly” is often a misnomer. Beyond the obvious culprits like excessive drinking, a host of other factors contributes to the accumulation of deep, visceral fat around your midsection, impacting health far more than just aesthetics.