People who are 30 pounds or more overweight may want to slim down a bit even if they don't have high blood pressure or any other heart disease risk, according to scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
In a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the researchers found that slightly less than half of the people who were considered obese -- 30 pounds or more overweight -- developed metabolic syndrome within 10 years, putting them at a much higher risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Source: Science Daily
