Curves like those showcased by the bootylicious Beyoncé, kitchen queen Nigella Lawson and
‘ultimate celebrity bum’ owner Jennifer Lopez could be a sign a lady will live longer than her skinny mates, according to researchers.
Previous studies have indicated that fat around the stomach area heightens the risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, while weight around the thighs and bottom appears to cut the risk.
For the latest research, volunteers were persuaded to gorge themselves on ice cream and sweets over a period of eight weeks, with their body fat and fat-cell size measured before and after the regime.
Scientists concluded that fat cells around the stomach and heart had grown in size but not in number, while the reverse was true for… Read the full story