Previous research argued that being overweight and 'apple shaped' greatly increased the risk of heart disease.

 

Apples and pears But previous research had also suggested that people with fat deposits in the middle of their body - known as an "apple shape" - were at much greater risk.

This method uses the "waist-to-hip" ratio and compares the distance around the hips and waist to measure what is known as central obesity.

It can tell if someone is "apple shaped - with a bulging middle - or "pear shaped", with a narrower waist and fatter hips and bottom.

Others have suggested concentrating on a measurement of the waist alone.
But this new study, which looked at 220,000 people over almost 10 years, found that all three measures indicated risk of heart attack or stroke.

The study was led by Professor John Danesh from Cambridge University and concluded that none of the measures on their own improved the prediction of heart disease, especially when doctors could also assess other warning signs like blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Writing in the Lancet, Professor Danesh said: "Whether assessed singly or in combination, body-mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio do not improve prediction of first-onset cardiovascular disease when additional information exists on blood pressure, history of diabetes, and cholesterol measures."

The study was funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

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How to Make a Solar Oven

1. Find two boxes. One should fit inside the other with a 2- to 3-inch space on each side. (This can vary slightly - the space will be filled with newspaper.)
   
2. Line the bottom of the large box with crumpled newspaper.
   
3. Place the smaller box inside the large box.
   
4. Fill the space between the sides of the two boxes with crumpled newspaper.
   
5. Line the sides of the inside of the smaller box with aluminum foil. You can use a non-toxic tape or fold the edges of foil over the top of the box to hold it in place.
   
6. Line the bottom of the inside of the smaller box with black construction paper to absorb heat.
   
7. Lay a piece of cardboard on top of the large box and trace the shape of the box onto the cardboard.
   
8. Add 2 inches around the trace line and cut out to make a reflector.
   
9. Cover the cardboard piece with aluminum foil. Smooth out any wrinkles and secure the aluminum foil to the cardboard with non-toxic glue or tape.
   
10. Staple the reflector to the outside back of the large box.
    
11. Situate the oven with the box opening up and the reflector facing the sun for maximum heat.
    
12. Place food to be cooked in the solar oven. (See "How to Use a Solar Oven," under Related eHows.)
    
13. Stretch clear plastic wrap across the top of the large box. Secure the plastic with tape around the entire box.
    

Things You'll Need:

• Aluminum Foil
• Cardboard
• Large And Small Cardboard Boxes
• Non-toxic Glues
• Non-toxic Invisible Tape
• Plastic Wrap
• Aluminum Foil
• Cardboard
• Scissors
• Plastic Wrap
• Scissors
• Newspaper
• Newspaper
• Pencils
• Black Construction Paper
• Pencils
• Staplers
• Pencils