Thin thighs may mean poorer health

I have to say that I was very surprised to read in this article  about a study appearing this month in the British Medical Journal, which suggests women with thin thighs (less than 60cm in circumference at the widest point) may be at higher risk for heart disease and premature death.

The researchers theorize that this finding may have to do with either not having enough fat or, not having enough muscle, on the thighs.

But don’t panic if you fit into this higher risk category and start packing on the pounds in order to have fuller thighs. Focus on what health research proves to be effective time and time again — eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly.

You can read the full academic article here.