Research Notes on Obese People Aren't Always Unhealthy
A new study shows that obese people may not have the increased heart disease risk that was previously thought. Over 300 people between the ages of 18 and 69 were studied. Close to a third of the overweight men and women had normal cholesterol levels and a good blood pressure.
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- AllHeadlineNews: Overweight Adults Can Have Healthier Hearts Than Slim Counterparts (Aug. 11, 2008)
- Washington Times: Fat and Healthy Not an Oxymoron (Aug. 12, 2008)
- Ivanhoe News: Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy (Aug. 12, 2008)
- United Press International: Some Obese May Have No Heart Risk (Aug. 12, 2008)
- New York Daily News: Study Shows Obesity Often Not Linked to Heart Disease (Aug. 12, 2008)
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