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Big bum protects against heart disease and diabetes
Unlike abdominal fat, which is known to be harmful, it appears that fat stored on the thighs actively protects against heart disease and diabetes. UK authors have reviewed the evidence and potential mechanisms for a protective role of gluteofemoral body fat on metabolic health. Recent publications have reported that gluteofemoral fat and a larger hip circumference have been shown to promote health ...
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