How belly fat differs from thigh fat, and why it matters

Unlike men, women tend to store more fat on the hips and thighs than in the belly. A new study helps explain fat distribution differences by determining how belly and thigh fat differ genetically. This research might shift common thinking about fat -- rather than focusing on how to banish belly fat, perhaps we need to tip the balance in favor of heart-friendly fat in the lower body.

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