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Big bottoms are good for health

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It's the news women everywhere have been waiting to hear - bigger bottoms could be better for our health, new research suggests.



Scientists say that body fat under the skin - especially on the buttocks - could cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.



Experts believe that 'subcutaneous' fat could produce hormones known as adipokines, which boost metabolism. After tests on mice, where the subcutaneous fat was moved to the abdominal area, there was a decrease in body weight, fat mass and blood sugar levels.



By contrast, moving fat to other areas of the body had no effect whatsoever.



Lead researcher Professor Ronald Khan said: 'The surprising thing was that it wasn't where the fat was located, it was the kind of fat that was the most important variable.



'Even more surprising, it wasn't that abdominal fat was exerting negative effects, but that subcutaneous fat was producing a good effect.'



Dr Ian Campbell, medical director of the charity Weight Concern, said: 'If there is something about subcutaneous fat which is protective, and actually decreases insulin resistance, this could help open up a whole new debate on the precise role fat has on our metabolism.'

Thursday 8 May 2008


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Comment by RD on May 09 10:32

Makes me feel (slightly) better.
But why are they doing these stupid tests on innocent animals ~ causing unneccessary suffering as usual !
Comment by ginnette simmonds on May 09 12:38

Yeah whatever! And the next scientific discovery is.... lets all just celebrate what we have and get on with having a bloody good time!
Comment by Emma on May 10 06:59

sorry ladies it might be better for your health but its not gonna be better for your sex life. Thats a guys worst fear getting your pants off only to discover that your hiding bags of oranges in your pants

Comment by notgood on May 13 18:23

Its about time someone said that have more fat stored in your rear end is better then in other parts of the body. It also adds to what is said about women who are apple shaped having higher risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Where as women who are more pear shape have a lower risk of such health issues. So really what the study is showing is nothing new. Just confirms what has been found by studies done previously.
Comment by Annice on May 13 18:59

I have had a big bottom ever since I could remeber Im not a big girl I am just blessed with a huge bottom. Its hard to get rid of and I would love to lose some because it makes going pant shopping and bathing suit shopping harder. I dont beleive its health it protrays you as a big woman and youre really not!
Comment by Jackie on May 13 20:12

Finally! I am the sister with the "healthy" body shape! One of my sisters has the "apple" shape & the other has the "spare tire". Let my family continue to say that "Baby's Got Back" is my theme song! I am going to keep on rockin' this big o' booty!
Comment by Sonya on May 13 21:44

It's mice-- not animals... thanks for the information, especially the health factors involved, and for the self-esteem booster some may need... however, true beauty is how you feel about yourself!!!
Comment by Sharon Vance on May 13 21:50

I like Apple Bottoms. More cushion for the pushin!
Comment by Rick on May 13 22:13

I wish some of those animals lovers would volunteer to be tested instead of the animals. Why don't they make the altermate self sacrifice and let the company's test there products on them to save a rat or what ever other animal is being mistreated by mankind. Become the test animals because they love them soooooooo much.
Comment by Becca on May 13 22:38

I'll Drink to that FAT!
Comment by MM on May 13 22:44

No complaints here...you gotta love thoses curves!
Comment by Jay on May 14 00:45

I don't know about you, but the picture shows one of the sexiest behinds I've ever seen.
Comment by SL on May 14 02:27

This isnt as interesting as I thought it would be.
Comment by Charlie on May 14 02:39

What a load of rubbish..my nan had the biggest behind ever...and unfortunately, I too have followed..funny that she had diabetes.
Comment by Sarah on May 15 23:45

of course subcutaneous fat has a purpose. there's not much "mother nature" or whatever else you want to call it has given us that cant serve one purpose or another, it just as at least i see it how great of a significance you choose to believe it plays, scientifically proven or not... see myself as a healthy average woman but damn! if i was stuck in a russian winter you better believe i wish i had a little more cush!

winter coats can only go so far..

cheesey as hell i know but really evrything in moderation including moderation!!!

love and buns!
Comment by oz jo on May 20 17:02

Yeh! thats what most of men of this region love to have a good round bigger bottom.
Comment by Mehjabeen on April 11 19:39


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