Big waistline a boon for heart patients

"Despite being a leading contributor to heart disease, and other allied ailments, Obesity appears to play a protective role in a range of cardiovascular problems, says a surpring new research. Researchers found that obese heart patients respond better to strokes and heart attacks compared to normal or underweight patients. Although obesity is a leading cause of heart disease, paradoxically scientists say fat and even high cholesterol may have protective benefits. However, researchers say, losing weight is still best because obesity triggers more heart attacks and strokes. The study has been published in the May 26, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology"