Tuesday, June 3, 2014

There’s No ‘Obesity Paradox’ for Stroke, Study Finds - Health News and Views - Health.com

There’s No ‘Obesity Paradox’ for Stroke, Study Finds - Health News and Views - Health.com: Contrary to previous evidence of what scientists have dubbed the “obesity paradox,” being overweight or obese won’t lower your risk of dying from a stroke, a new study shows.

The obesity paradox suggests that overweight, and even obese, people may have a lower risk of dying prematurely from a number of conditions, including stroke, than do normal-weight folks.

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