Apple-Shaped Women Face a Greater Risk of Death

Physical Health Healthy Eating and Weight Management
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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, unless you’re referring to your body type. People who carry extra weight on their waist (so-called apples) are at a greater risk of death from every health condition from cancer to heart disease than those who wear excess padding on their hips (pear types).

That’s according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine that shows the bigger your waist is -- regardless of how much you weigh -- the greater your risk of death. The report, from the American Cancer Society, adds even more heft to evidence that where you carry your weight is just as important as the number on your scale.

Read more: http://www.ivillage.com/apple-shaped-women-face-greater-risk-death/4-a-2...|08-13-2010|

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bluidkiti

I am a pear type and this article is so true thank you so much for taking the time and posting.

XOXO

ANA

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interesting article, this is good for people to read to learn more about being healthy in general.

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Thank you so much for sharing such important information Bluidkiti, it's so key to watch where and how we carry our weight. And, this article is so incredibly informative. Thanks again!