Overweight Women with Heart Failure Have Better Chances

Overweight, but not obese, women with heart failure live longer.

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Heart failure isn't a happy diagnosis for anyone, ever. But women with a body mass index between 25 and 30 (read overweight, NOT obese) seem to live the longest with it. This study underscores the strong relationship between weight and heart health, but it also creates a paradox for all the women concerned about weight management. In this case, a few extra pounds could save your life!
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