Watch out for the size of your waist

[moh malekpour]

A Search for Answers in Russert’s Death

“If there’s one number that’s a predictor of mortality, it’s waist circumference,” said Dr. Michael A. Newman, Mr. Russert’s internist.

But, Dr. Newman added, most people would rather focus on their LDL cholesterol, instead of taking measures to reduce their waist size. Studies have found a waist of over 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women is a risk factor for heart disease.

 

[Sherrie]

Did you catch the article about Japan vs. waistlines??

http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/world/2008/06/04/japan-cracks-down-on-waistlines.html

 

[Smokey Bear]

It's all about omentum. http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/20061102/yourbody_20061102_350_103.jhtml