Heart Disease Risk Linked to Thigh Size
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Thigh circumference and risk of heart disease and premature death: prospective cohort study -- Heitmann and Frederiksen 339: b3292 -- BMJ
bmj.com — “Thigh circumference and risk of heart disease and premature death: prospective cohort study -- Heitmann and Frederiksen 339: b3292 -- BMJ” View full resource at bmj.com
Most Recently Shared on September 4, 2009 at 4:05 pm By:
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Yes, Virginia, thighs can be too thin. Study just linked under 24†size to higher heart disease/death rate. http://bit.ly/hzAmf
Wrist size: Heart disease risk in children may be linked - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Wrist size may predict heart disease risk for children better than BMI” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2011 at 6:28 pm By:
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Heart disease risk may be predicted by wrist size http://lat.ms/hDIzjT
Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease | Reuters
reuters.com — “LONDON (Reuters) - Measuring body mass index or waist size in overweight people can accurately predict the risk of heart disease, Dutch scientists said on Monday. A large 10-year study found that half” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on December 8, 2009 at 2:29 pm By:
RT @RWJF_ChdObesity: From Reuters: Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease http://ow.ly/JSba
Supermodels in danger! Too-skinny thighs could indicate double risk for heart disease: study
nydailynews.com — “It doesn’t take an expert to realize that most runway models could use a milkshake or two to help bulk up their bony thighs. But it turns out your average size 4 female could face health problems, too.” View full resource at nydailynews.com
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Models, beware: Skinny thighs could mean heart disease: It doesn?t take an expert to realize that most runway mo.. http://bit.ly/uHghF
The Checkup - In Praise of Thunder Thighs
voices.washingtonpost.com — “All my life I've bemoaned the (large) size of my thighs. But new research has given me reason to appreciate my big legs: According to a study published last week in the on-line journal bmj.com, men and women with small thighs face a higher risk of having heart disease and...” View full resource at voices.washingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on September 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm By:
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In Praise of Thunder Thighs -- http://ow.ly/oETK
Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease | Reuters
feeds.reuters.com — “LONDON (Reuters) - Measuring body mass index or waist size in overweight people can accurately predict the risk of heart disease, Dutch scientists said on Monday. A large 10-year study found that half” View full resource at feeds.reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2009 at 10:27 pm By:
Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease http://link.reuters.com/xus55g
Neck Size Linked to Heart Risk - eMedicineHealth - experts in everyday emergencies, first aid and health information
emedicinehealth.com — “Health information for consumers on first aid for medical emergencies, accidents and injuries, symptoms and treatment of disease and health conditions, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.” View full resource at emedicinehealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2009 at 9:16 pm By:
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http://bit.ly/KxBwi Neck Size Linked to Heart Risk
Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “A man s heart disease risk after the age of 40 may be linked, at least in part, to his mother s body size and placenta size when he was born, a new study sugges” View full resource at drugs.com
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Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition: THURSDAY, June 2 -- A man's heart disease ri... http://bit.ly/kqAkY2 #drug
Calculating the link between low-dose ionizing radiation risk of CVD
theheart.org — “Data from Japanese atomic-bomb survivors and people exposed to radiation in their jobs show that even low doses of ionizing radiation may contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. British researchers have created a complex mathematical model to better understand the relationship between radiation exposure and heart disease.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on October 23, 2009 at 7:51 pm By:
heartwire: New model connects low-dose radiation to CVD risk http://bit.ly/3W8eZ2
News.HealthGuru.com: Smaller Dress Size May Hurt Your Heart
news.healthguru.com — “Studies have found that having smaller thighs may put you at increased risk of heart disease and diabetes” View full resource at news.healthguru.com
Most Recently Shared on September 19, 2009 at 12:01 am By:
A new study finds that having a little junk in your trunk can actually lead to a healthy heart. Read this: http://su.pr/6gCkF6 #heart
Can your pants or skirt size predict your cancer risk? | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - The size of your trousers or skirt might help gauge your risk of developing certain cancers regardless of your weight, according to Dutch researchers. A large waist and wide” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on October 12, 2009 at 9:39 pm By:
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Uh oh! Sergio! (Am I the only one who remembers that 80s jeans campaign?) http://bit.ly/4cpGlM
Kids' wrist size tied to heart health - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “A study in this week's Circulation found that overweight children with larger wrist bone measurements had higher insulin resistance, a risk factor for developing heart disease. It occurs when the body makes insulin but can't use it efficiently to...” View full resource at usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2011 at 3:57 am By:
More on #Childhood #Obesity: Children's wrist size is linked to future risk for #heart disease, from @BrophyMarcUSAT http://usat.ly/dTX7yV
Study links overeating to memory and thinking problems - Chew On This - MiamiHerald.com
miamiherald.com — “If increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and joint pain isn’t motivating enough to right-size your food portions, you may owe it to your brain to cut back on calories.” View full resource at miamiherald.com
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Overeating may not just effect ur waistline but also ur mind: http://t.co/y5FVNhAT
Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones
everydayhealth.com — “In turnaround, researchers link apple shape to lower bone mass” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Belly fat may up a woman's risk of developing #osteoporosis http://ow.ly/3ijbY
Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones - MSN Health - Health Topics
health.msn.com — “In turnaround researchers link apple shape to lower bone mass” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones: http://on-msn.com/fFuGgk
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