Health news: Having a Big Tush May Be Good for Your Health

Women can stop worrying about pear-shaped figures — fat bottoms have been scientifically proven to be a sign of good health.

New research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, suggests the fat responsible for producing the pear shape flaunted by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce may be active in protecting women from diseases by releasing certain hormones.

Buttock and hip fat may protect women against type 2 diabetes, researchers from Harvard Medical School found.

When buttocks and hip fat from mice was injected into other mice, their bodies easily used the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin and lost weight.

They were also able to make better use of insulin, the main hormone linked to diabetes.

People with the apple shape, where fat is stored around the tummy, can be more prone to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Those with pear-shaped bodies, where fat is collected in the buttocks, are less likely to have these disorders.

Researcher Dr. Ronald Kahn insisted that not all fat was bad for health.

"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," he said.

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

I think it's an important result because not only does it say that not all fat is bad, but I think it points to a special aspect of fat where we need to do more research."

Scientists also monitored the health of the mice given the fat transplants. When it was inserted into the tummy area, the mice lost weight and their fat cells shrank. The researchers will now try to identify the hormones.

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YAY!!!!!
At least I'm doing s/th right!! Thumbs Up

Thanks for the good news!! Wink

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It would be good if not so many of us had extra fat on our butt AND abs.

oh yay! my big tush is good for something!

I know, I'm healthier than I even knew!

Big tushies are a family trait. Now I'm proud of my natural bustle.
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Silver Member Joined: Sep 02 2008 Posts: 908

Gee, I suddenly feel so healthy!

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Now onto research about stomach fat! Very Happy

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Posted: Wed, Jan 07 2009, 7:00 pm Post subject:

Mine is perfectly well rounded compared to the rest of my body fat. Is this a good time to be alarmed?
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You can set a dinner table for 6 on my nether regions. Sad

I have bumper stickers

Posted: Wed, Jan 07 2009, 11:05 pm Post subject:

so I'm healthy Scratching Head

I do have a j-lo butt Mr. Green

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Bring on the party!!

I love this article.

Posted: Wed, Jan 07 2009, 11:53 pm Post subject:

Finally my caboose is good for something besides cushioning! Smile

B"H

If only I had known this a couple of years ago then I might not have type 2 diabetes now!
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