Thigh circumference can be a marker of a healthier heart among overweight and obese people Having larger thighs means to lower the risk of blood pressure and heart disease Measuring thigh ...

Both high and low body-mass indexes are associated with premature death, as are large waist circumference, high waist-to-hip ratio, and small hip circumference. In this prospective observational ...

HAVING larger thighs reduces the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Doctors now could begin measuring patients' thighs in a bid to help determine those at risk of high blood pressure ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for developing ...

Having fat legs more than halves the risk of high blood pressure, according to new research. A study of almost 6,000 under 60s found those with 'thunder-thighs" were 61 per cent less prone. The ...

Want to gauge your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes? Don’t just step on the scale — reach for a measuring tape too, a new study suggests. The circumference of your waist can tell you a lot about ...