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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jabed Ahmed

The size of this body part can reveal the hidden truth about your heart’s health

The size of a person’s neck relative to their body can predict various health markers, studies have found.

Research has shown that the size of a person’s neck in proportion to their body can be an indicator of health, linked to factors such as cardiovascular risk, nutritional status, and even the likelihood of death.

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