Monday, January 15, 2007

Big belly may be matter of stress

In the world of metaphorical body image, apples are not the fruit of choice. People with “apple-shaped” bodies—usually defined by a thick waist or a pot belly—are more likely to have the most dangerous kind of fat in their abdominal cavities than those with a pear shape, in other words, those who carry their weight in their thighs, hips and butts. The difference between the two physiques may be a matter of stress.

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Posted by Tom Beckman on 01/15 at 09:33 AM
HeartMath • Hormones • Obesity • Stress • (1) Comments • Permalink
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