Do big thighs keep heart disease at bay?
Stop trying to slim down those thunder thighs – they may be protecting you from major health problems, according to new research. Surprisingly, it found that people with thinner-than-average thighs may have a higher risk of heart problems or an earlier death. However, the link between thigh circumference and heart health doesn’t seem firm enough to help doctors predict who’s at risk of heart disease. What do we know already? It’s useful for doctors to know how likely their patients are to suffer heart problems or a stroke. People most in danger can get treatment or change their lifestyles to cut their risk: for example, by reducing their cholesterol level or blood pressure. Signs that you have a higher risk of heart and circulation problems include older age, high blood pressure, or an unhealthy balance of cholesterol. Body measurements can also be an indicator. A bigger waist measurement or a high body mass index (calculated using your height and weight) can lead to a higher risk. Res
