Saturday, April 2, 2016

Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study - Business Insider

Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study - Business Insider:



" Our research examined patients with diabetes, who are considered high risk for developing heart disease already, and found that the shape of your body determined if you were at a greater risk to develop left ventricular dysfunction," said Brent Muhlestein, co-director of research at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.



 "This study confirms that having an apple-shaped body -- or a high waist circumference -- can lead to heart disease, and that reducing your waist size can reduce your risks."

Problems with the left ventricle can lead to congestive heart failure."

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