From the December 2018 issue of Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Body Weight and Heart Health
Weight alone does not necessarily predict cardiovascular health.
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Article Excerpt
Excess body weight increases risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and many other illnesses. However, not everyone who is overweight or obese develops
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