Both high and low body-mass indexes are associated with premature death, as are large waist circumference, high waist-to-hip ratio, and small hip circumference. In this prospective observational ...

A study has revealed that men and women with large thighs have a lower risk of premature death and heart disease. A 12-year study of almost 3,000 men and women in Denmark revealed that people whose ...

We know having a large waistline is unhealthy. But larger thighs, it appears, may protect against heart disease and premature death. A study published on BMJ.com (the British Medical Journal's site) ...

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Carrying more weight around the thighs appears to be linked with lower blood pressure and possibly a lower risk of heart disease among people who are obese or overweight, according to new research.

We know having a large waistline is unhealthy. But larger thighs, it appears, may protect against heart disease and premature death. A study published on BMJ.com, the website of the British Medical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for developing ...