Huge Waistlines a Bad Idea, New Study Indicates
Losing weight isn’t always the answer. Making your waist smaller is just as important. A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that waistlines are just as crucial in preventing deaths related to heart disease and other conditions. It shows that people with bigger waist measurements, whether they had normal weight or not, were at bigger risk of death from diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, or respiratory conditions.
Not many diet plans specifically target waistline reduction, but there is merit to those that do. A smaller waist (35 inches for men and 30 inches for women) is generally healthier than bigger waists, even if you meet the standard requirements for body mass index and recommended body weight. Obesity isn’t even a factor. Of course, if a person is obese, his waistline is going to be bigger than normal, but those who aren’t obese but have a huge waist are at a higher risk of complications. Losing weight around that area is recommended for better overall health.
