Individuals With Large Thighs Have A Lower Risk Of Heart Disease And Early Death

“Research just published on bmj.com reports that men and women whose thighs are less than 60cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease. The study also concluded that individuals whose thighs are wider than 60cm have no additional protective effect. Professor Berit Heitmann is the lead author and based at Copenhagen University Hospital. He explains that his research may help GPs identify patients who are at an increased risk of early death and developing heart disease. This is the first study to investigate the implications of thigh size on health. Several other studies have already confirmed that being either very overweight or underweight is related to premature death and disease. The authors consider that doctors could apply thigh size as an early marker for at risk patients. In addition, they recommend that individuals increase lower body exercise in order to increase the size of their thighs if needed. However, supplementary research would be considered necessary to assess whether this approach is useful.”

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090902195238.htm