Fat Around Heart - Can You Lose Fat Around Your Heart?
Fat Around Heart - Can You Lose Fat Around Your Heart? Learn why fat builds up around your heart and what you can do about it. Why is there fat around the heart? You know that bit of fat around your heart? It’s called epicardial adipose tissue or EAT. It’s like a cushion that wraps around your heart. It might sound weird, but it’s there for some good reasons: Protection: EAT acts like a pillow, protecting your heart from bumps and stuff.