India, March 6 -- Weight gain can be detrimental to your overall health and may lead to several serious complications. But did you know that how your weight is distributed in your body can make a big difference? Fat accumulation in certain areas can make you more vulnerable to serious health risks, as it can adversely affect vital organs and increase the chances of developing chronic conditions. ALSO READ: Physician explains why weight loss gets harder if you sleep after 11 pm: 'Fat burning becomes slower, no matter how.'

Dr Pankaj Puri, director- gastroenterology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, shared with HT Lifestyle in an interview that the liver and heart become most vulnerable when fat accumulates around the waist. "For d...