Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to certain body parts.

That’s what a team of researchers are suggesting after studies found evidence that a person’s neck size relative to the rest of their body is a predictor of various health markers, including cardiovascular risk factors, nutritional status and mortality.

According to a U.K. report, a new study out of Boston University found that a large neck — thicker than 17 inches for men and 14 inches for women in circumference — was linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).

AFib is a common heart-rhythm disorder in which the heart’s upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and often rapidly, which disrupts the normal flow of blood, potentially leading to palpitations, fatigue and an increased risk of stroke and heart fail

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