Monday, May 30, 2011

Heart Test and Coronary Risk: Wrist size and Heart disease co-related?

Heart Test and Coronary Risk: Wrist size and Heart disease co-related?

Measuring Wrist Size May Predict Heart Disease in children

Italian researchers claim that the wrist size of overweight or obese children and teens may reveal those at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body has difficulty using insulin to break down blood sugar and this is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Recent studies have shown an association between high blood insulin levels and increased bone mass.

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