Better To Be Apple-Shaped

RESEARCH: Good news for gals with full behinds, big hips and extra fat on the thighs - it may be considered healthy, according to research out of Oxford University. Researchers at the university have found that women with fat in these target areas actually helps protect against diabetes and heart disease. Such apple-shaped figures are generally considered better than carrying additional squish around the belly, which is linked to the release of harmful fatty acids in the body.