Where you gain weight isn’t a game of chance. Turns out it’s all in your genes. (Photo: iStock) If you’ve ever read a women’s magazine, you’re familiar with the concept of “apple” versus “pear” body ...

If you have a pear body shape, shopping for skirts can be particularly tricky. If you're not exactly sure which styles and shapes will flatter you most, we're here to help! Let's start by breaking ...

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...

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SATC fans will remember that Carrie, Charlotte, and Samantha were positively horrified to learn that Aidan planned to propose with a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring with a gold band. The elegant, ...

Postmenopausal women who are "apple" shaped rather than "pear" shaped are at greater risk of heart and blood vessel problems, even if they have a normal, healthy body mass index (BMI) according to new ...

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If, like us, you grew up reading all the fashion advice in Cosmo about what kind of bathing suits to wear to flatter your body, you know the struggle to actually figure out which prescribed body shape ...

You’re carrying a spare tire around your midsection. But your body mass index hasn’t even broken the “overweight” barrier of 25, and is well below the obesity level. No need to worry, right? Wrong, ...

Fact: Your body shape and ability to burn fat and build muscle were predetermined the minute your parents did you-know-what. Well, that's terrific news (and alarming imagery). But here's another fact: ...

You’re carrying a spare tire around your midsection. But your body mass index hasn’t even broken the “overweight” barrier of 25, and lies well below the cut point for obesity. No need to worry, right?