The thickness of the neck may indicate human risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as increase the size of the waist, the Air Force. U.S. scientists conducted a study that found that people, even without excess weight around the waist have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease if they had increased thickness of the neck. Risk experts linked with reduced levels of "good" cholesterol and high blood glucose. It was attended by 3300 women and men aged around 51 years. According to Professor Jimmy Bell, one of the participants in the study, no excess weight in general plays a role in our health, but where it is located. We tested the average neck circumference was 40.5 cm in men and 34,2 cm - for women. It turned out that the greater was the neck, the lower the level of "good" cholesterol, and blood glucose levels rise in men and women. These changes contributed to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the future, say experts. Academic Council to monitor the weight, to avoid many health problems
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