Saturday, August 15, 2009

Too Much Belly Fat is Linked with Early Stroke Risk

The following news tidbit should come as no surprise to many: belly fat is linked to increase stroke percentages in all people. We have known for years that being overweight is linked to many different heart problems, but newer reports are demonstrating some clear cut evidence that is based upon lengthy studies that utilized well over a thousand test subjects to provide the most accurate and error-free results.

The bigger the belly, the larger the risk of stroke early…read on to see the scope of this extensive study.

A recent medical study that was conducted at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, has definitively concluded that that those who suffer from obesity – particularly a large belly or waistline – are 30% more likely to suffer from a stroke or a mini-stroke, as opposed to those who have an average and healthy BMI (body mass index).

The study included more than 1100 patients, of which more than 370 were stroke-prone – or had already suffered from a stroke or a mini-stroke – including a controlled group of more than 730 patients.

The shocking findings revealed that those who have a waistline measuring more than 40 inches for men, and more than 35 inches for women are four times more likely to suffer from a stroke or a mini-stroke than others who have a healthy waistline.

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