It's long been known that overweight and obese people have high heart disease risk. A new report in Archives of Internal Medicine shows that an unhealthy weight alone may be enough boost your risk. It also challenges a widely circulated idea about weight and health.
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Being an unhealthy weight--even if your cholesterol is under control and your blood pressure is normal--puts you at elevated risk for serious cardiovascular problems. If you're obese, the risk is...
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