Big thighs can reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke or high blood pressure, study claims
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Those of us who have large thighs might not be terribly proud of them, but it seems they can reduce our risk of a heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure (pictured, stock photo of woman).
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