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Do lately you feel any difficulty while buttoned collar? If yes, it is a sign that you need to live healthier and lose weight.
Researchers from Brazil found that men with large neck circumference greater risk of heart problems.
In this study, researchers recruited about four thousand men. From the initial calculation, the researchers found an average circumference of the neck of the male respondents is about 15 inches.
For each increase of 1 inch neck circumference or in the case of this study mean of 16 inches, the researchers said men have a 32 percent higher risk of developing insulin resistance. Not only that, they are also 24 percent more likely to experience an increase in blood pressure, 50 percent more likely to have high triglycerides, and 22 percent more likely to have high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or 'good' cholesterol low.
The reason, the fat deposits around the neck can produce inflammatory substances that cause plaque buildup in the carotid artery in the area. "Well, this blockage can hamper your heart health," said one of the researchers involved, Cristina Baena, PhD.
He emphasized that the relationship with this large neck circumference is associated with fat accumulation. If a man has a large neck circumference due to frequent physical exercise so that it has a thicker neck muscles and not fat, it risks experienced may be different.
"Try to grab a tape measure and see how big the circumference of your neck. If you are in doubt, consult a doctor as a precaution," said Baena.
Do not forget, in addition to measuring the circumference of the neck and abdomen, you should also regularly perform tests such as blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol tests.
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