Exercise-heart study casts doubt on 'fit but fat' theory

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 04/28/2008 - 15:00

CHICAGO (AP) -- New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by heavy women.

"It doesn't take away the risk entirely. Weight still matters," said Dr. Martha Gulati, a heart specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital....

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