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Large Thighs 'May Protect Heart'
BBC News ^ | September 03, 2009

Posted on 09/03/2009 8:07:22 PM PDT by Steelfish

Large thighs 'may protect heart'

The crucial measurement is taken just below the bottom Men and women with thighs over 60cm (23.6in) in circumference have a lower risk of heart disease and early death, a study of 3,000 people suggests.

The relationship remains even when body fat, smoking and blood cholesterol are taken into account, a Danish team says. Those with narrow thighs may not have enough muscle mass to deal with insulin properly, raising the risk of diabetes and, in turn, heart disease, they say.

Experts cautioned that the research needed corroborating. Some said it was too early to change current advice on eating and exercise for heart health, but the researchers said thigh size could be used as a marker for at-risk patients.

The study, published in the British Medical Journal, followed men and women in Denmark for more than 10 years. They were measured for height, weight and thigh, hip and waist circumference and their overall percentage of body fat was calculated.

It's a very simple, very crude measure but it seems to have an individual effect. And it may be a way for doctors to assess risk Professor Berit Heitmann, Copenhagen University Hospital

The thigh measurement was taken just below the gluteal fold, which is the crease caused by your buttocks.

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To: MAD-AS-HELL

.."jeeezzz when she goes swimming does she get permission from the harbor master?

21 posted on 09/03/2009 8:40:36 PM PDT by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: ntmxx

22 posted on 09/03/2009 8:42:39 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Doogle

LOL!


23 posted on 09/03/2009 8:42:49 PM PDT by Steelfish
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To: ak267

She doesn’t have a heart.


24 posted on 09/03/2009 8:45:23 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: Quix

Got it. Thanks.


25 posted on 09/03/2009 8:47:57 PM PDT by Joya (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, have mercy on me, a sinner!)
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To: Steelfish
“I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin. But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to. Oh well. Now when I talked to God I knew he'd understand he said...
26 posted on 09/03/2009 8:56:40 PM PDT by tdscpa
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To: Steelfish

You will NEVER here a cardiologist tell you your problem is you need fatter thighs.


27 posted on 09/03/2009 9:07:48 PM PDT by NavyCanDo
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To: Steelfish

heavy red wine drinkers rejoice


28 posted on 09/03/2009 9:25:46 PM PDT by RDTF ("I'm pretty sure this is a 2 man job once the shooting starts")
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To: RDTF

I drink red wine AND I have big thighs! W00T! I inherited heavy legs from my mom, and she will be 88 next month with never a trace of heart problems!


29 posted on 09/04/2009 12:06:59 AM PDT by Dems_R_Losers (U.S. Out of My Doctor's Office!!)
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