Posted on 06/04/2005 5:57:53 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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Curvier women 'will live longer'
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Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen researchers found those with wider hips also appeared to be protected against heart conditions. Women with a hip measurement smaller than 40 inches, or a size 14 would not have this protection, they said. The researchers say hip fat contains a beneficial natural anti-inflammatory. Narrow hips 'detrimental' They said this anti-inflammatory, called adiponectin, prevents arteries swelling up and becoming blocked.
The hourglass figure has been made famous by women ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren to Kelly Brook and Catherine Zeta Jones today. The Danish researchers examined almost 3,000 men and women aged between 35 and 65 from 1987 to 1988 They measured height, weight and body mass index - calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres. They then looked at Danish health registers up until the end of 1998 to look at how many of the men and women had cardiovascular problems, and up to 2001 to see how many had died. Compared to the group of women with the smallest hip circumferences, women with the biggest were found to have an 87% reduction in deaths. They also had an 86% reduced risk of having coronary heart disease and a 46% reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to the researchers. Previous studies have found both men and women with small hips are at an increased risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and gall bladder disease. However the study, which has been published in Obesity Research, found a wider hip circumference was not linked with better heart health in men. 'Apple-shape' risk Professor Berit Heitmann, who led the study, said: "It seems that the protection is not a matter of wide hips, it's the detrimental effect of narrow hips with a lack of muscle fat, or bone or a combination of both. She added: "Fat on hips is different than fat on the abdomen. If you do not have enough of this fat you may risk heart attacks." Carrying excess fat around the stomach, being 'apple shaped', is already known to be potentially damaging to health. Fat cells in this part of the body pump out chemicals that can damage the insulin system, raising the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Belinda Linden, of the British Heart Foundation said: "It has been widely reported that if you are apple-shaped, your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is likely to be greater than if you are pear-shaped. "This study provides additional evidence of the association between hip circumference and cardiovascular protection among women." But she added: "It is important to consider both your body weight and shape in tandem. Controlling both by eating less and being more active is the best way to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory disease." |
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Marylin Monroe wore a size 14. Nowadays she'd be considered "plus size" by Hollywood standards and would never get a job by the casting agents who think "sexy" is a 12 year-old boy and this is the look that female actresses need to aspire to.
Media polarize people. Those who could have some shot of living up to media hype do it obsessively, even risking their lives.
Others simply cannot do it. One day, their body takes off like a rocket and gain huge weight. All in a span of couple of months in some cases. If you are hopelessly out of range, you quit. I noticed that this happens to many women after 30's. After that, they become real obese.
If you don't care about getting ahead or your body physiology puts you hopelessly out of range, you tend to become truly fat.
As a result, we have polarization as you observed.
It is the same with exercise. Those within range do workouts day and night, more than they actually need. It is really panic-driven and obsessive. If you are out of range, you become a permanent couch potato, and develop a real health problem.
Reminds me of the girl who looked so good (the brunette) on Twin Peaks who later became a scarecrow.
Fat on hips is different than fat on the abdomen
Dr Berit Heitmann, Institute of Preventative Medicine
Almost funny!
My wifes sister has starved herself for years, she looks ten years older than my wife while she is really 5 years younger.
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I am not surprised.
Amen Brother.
I've seen Marilyn's supposed "size 14" dress at the Smithsonian. By today's clothing standards, she'd be a size 6 or 8.
I think he maybe meant 'silly coned' womenz
Before
After
I think the 'diet' you speak of is actually cocaine.
To impress other women or to impress yourself? Certainly your man loves you the way you are.
Hitlery should be dead already !
I just think its totally neurotic for a healthy woman with womanly features that are pleasing to man's eyes to try to diet away all "the good stuff." To what end? Total evaporation?
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Fat on hips is different than fat on the abdomen 