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In women before menopause, having more fat stored around the hips and thighs is linked to a slower decline in cardiovascular health over time, and genetic factors that influence this fat distribution are also associated with better cardiovascular outcomes.
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Sex-specific body fat distribution predicts cardiovascular ageing
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2025 Dec 8This study found that women with more fat around their hips and thighs tend to have healthier hearts as they age, and this seems to be partly because of their genes—not just lifestyle. So, having more lower-body fat might actually protect the heart.
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