From heart to diabetes... what does the size of your neck tell about your health?

Neck Size Health Risk: Neck size is not just about looking bad. It also indicates the risk of serious diseases like heart health, diabetes and obesity.

Neck Size Health Risk: Often we judge our health by belly fat, weight or body mass index ( BMI). But do you know that the size of your neck also indicates many serious diseases? If the size of the neck is more than normal, then it is not just a matter of appearance, but can be a big warning related to your health.

Dr. Rahul Bakshi says that the size of the neck can indicate heart health and the risk of diabetes.

Neck size and heart health

If the size of your neck is increased, then it can be a danger signal for heart health . Such people are at a higher risk of increased blood pressure . Actually, the extra fat deposited in the neck affects cholesterol and blood flow in the body , which increases the risk of heart attack .

Increased risk of diabetes

People who have a thick neck are at a higher risk of insulin resistance . This has a direct impact on the blood sugar level and gradually increases the risk of diabetes . Especially people whose neck size is more than 40 cm in men and 35 cm in women should be cautious about their health .

Neck size and obesity

Obesity is also directly related to the size of the neck . If the neck is getting thicker, then it is a sign that fat is increasing in the body. This fat later causes problems like liver. Obesity not only makes the body heavy, but is also the home of many diseases.

The connection between sleep apnea and thyroid

Sleep apnea is a common problem among people who have a large neck size . In this, breathing stops repeatedly during sleep, due to which one is unable to get complete sleep and fatigue persists. At the same time, increased neck size can also be a sign of thyroid . In such a situation, regular checkup is very important.

What should be done to protect

• It is important to have a healthy diet
• Walk , do yoga or exercise daily
• Pay attention to your weight and body mass index ( BMI)
• Keep getting regular health checkups
• If the neck size is increasing rapidly then consult a doctor