Larger legs linked to 61% lower risk of hypertension

Pear-shaped women, rejoice! A study at Rutgers University in New Jersey found participants with plus-size legs were 61% less likely to have high blood pressure. Even after ruling out other key factors, the likelihood of hypertension was lower in folks with more leg fat tissue than those with less. Study authors suspect fat in the legs may be less likely to seep into the bloodstream than dangerous abdominal fat, leading to lower triglycerides and healthier blood vessels and blood pressure.