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Does it really matter if you have a pot belly?

Fat is not intrinsically bad 鈥� but some fats are worse than others. Steve Bloom, a medical professor at Imperial College London, UK, reveals why a pear-shaped body (carrying more weight around the bottom and hips) is healthier than having a large stomach.

Photo: Man's pot belly Credit: Getty Images

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