Large thighs protect against heart disease and early death

Friday, September 4, 2009 - 10:42 in Health & Medicine

Men and women whose thighs are less than 60 cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease, according to research published on bmj.com today. The study also concluded that individuals whose thighs are wider than 60 cm have no added protective effect...

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