People who have big butts and thick thighs -- and less stomach fat -- may enjoy longer, healthier lives, according to new research from the UK. No one's 100% sure why but experts believe that lower body "gluteofemoral" fat may trap dangerous fatty acids and even secrete health-protecting compounds. People with "pear-shaped" bodies also usually have lower levels of inflammation-related compounds called cytokines, which may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Other powerful substances like good "HDL" cholesterol, bad "LDL" cholesterol, and the hormone leptin also seem to play big roles in the phenomenon.One thing's for sure: butt/thigh fat is definitely better than belly fat, which has been shown in many recent studies to greatly increase a person's chances of heart disease and other serious health problems. Further research will hopefully lead to better solutions for treating obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other related problems.
Learn some mo': Why those fat thighs may help you live longer
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