Grow Taller! Its for your Health!

Short people have a higher risk of heart disease?

Is this true? Well, according to an article "shortness heightens heart risk" in Reader's Digest, women under 153cm and men under 165cm are 1.5 more times likely to develop and die from heart disease. Studies have shown a relationship between stature and heart disease, although for no apparent reason that has been proved. One explanation is that shorter people have generally shorter arteries, which makes them easier to be clogged up.

However, these people should not worry too much as other factors including weight, lifestyle habits such as drinking and exercise also contribute to the possibility of having heart disease. Take note, tall people! Do not think that you will not possibly have heart disease, as you still have a small chance of getting it, albeit lesser than shorter people.

I suggest everyone to lead a healthy lifestyle and live happily(as explained in an earlier post, happy living equals to healthy living), as this is possibly one of the best preventions of heart problems. Take care!

l.auteur

Links:
http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2010/06/04/eurheartj.ehq155.full
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/179892/Shortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-riskShortness-heightens-heart-risk