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Flared arms: dangerous fat on the upper arms

Angular arms can have a detrimental effect on your health.(Bild: polkadotstock.adobe.com)

Many people, especially women, struggle with "love handles", which they see as an annoying beauty problem. But a new study shows: Fat deposits on the upper arms could drastically increase the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. What's behind it - and how can you really get rid of them?

Bellybutton arms, the annoying fat pads on the upper arms, are a nuisance for many women and men. They occur when fat accumulates and the skin loses its elasticity over time. What many do not know: The unwanted fat deposits could be a bigger health problem than it first appears.