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Default 'Overweight' people live longer than those of 'ideal' weight


"ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
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> Stu wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:31:34 +0200, ChattyCathy
>> > wrote:
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>>>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/06...t_live_longer/

>>
>> Actually that's not true. The strain on the heart is more if
>> overweight by more than 25 lbs. Then there's the belly fat, a pre
>> cursor to stroke and heart disease. The extra weight plays havic with
>> your knees, and hip joints.
>>
>> If they are talking about over 10- 12 lbs., the artice is nothing more
>> than a fluff piece.

>
> So I guess that second bag of potato chips I was going to open is not
> such a good idea? Damn.


It means you'll still live longer. But you won't enjoy it.

Paul