My Calves Win
I read an article on yahoo. Here's an excerpt:
Though it sounds counterintuitive, a French study found that women with small calves (13 inches or less around) tended to develop more carotid plaques, a known risk factor for stroke. The subcutaneous fat in larger calves may pull fatty acids from the bloodstream and store them where they are less of a risk factor, say researchers.
HA! Success! My huge ass calves win! :P
If you're curious, here is the rest of the article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-secrets-your-bodys-trying-to-tell-you-501265/
Though it sounds counterintuitive, a French study found that women with small calves (13 inches or less around) tended to develop more carotid plaques, a known risk factor for stroke. The subcutaneous fat in larger calves may pull fatty acids from the bloodstream and store them where they are less of a risk factor, say researchers.
HA! Success! My huge ass calves win! :P
If you're curious, here is the rest of the article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-secrets-your-bodys-trying-to-tell-you-501265/