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 ...

A recent study has suggested that abdominal diameter index (ADI), that is, the supine sagittal abdominal diameter divided by thigh circumference, may be a better measure of the increased risk of ...

Thigh circumference can be used as a convenient and inexpensive indicator for early detection and prevention of high blood pressure and other complications, such as heart disease, in obese or ...

People with chunky thighs or large hips are less likely to die early compared to those with bigger bellies, a new study suggests. The study, published this week in the medical journal BMJ, says that ...

Carrying more weight around the thighs appears to be linked with lower blood pressure and possibly a lower risk of heart disease among people who are obese or overweight, according to new research.

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A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease in people with obesity, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. In ...