Big bottoms are good for health
It's official: big bottoms are good for our health
It's official: big bottoms are good for our health
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.'
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
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.'
The leading destination for fashion, beauty, shopping and finger-on-the-pulse views on the latest issues. Marie Claire's travel content helps you delight in discovering new destinations around the globe, offering a unique – and sometimes unchartered – travel experience. From new hotel openings to the destinations tipped to take over our travel calendars, this iconic name has it covered.
-
Ballardian fantasy or nightmare? This is how Met Gala guests interpreted 'The Garden of Time' dress code
Here's who nailed the theme
By Lauren Hughes
-
It's official: these are the 11 best matching women's gym sets for brunch, Barre and more
If there's one thing that'll drag us to the gym, it's these stylish sets
By Grace Lindsay
-
Here's why we're all ears for the release of Huawei's Watch FIT 3
Huawei's sleekest, lightest watch yet keeps you stylish while tracking your health goals
By Niamh McCollum