What body shape are you? Apple, Pear, or Hourglass ... a lot about your health and could explain why it's so hard to lose weight. "Apples" carry extra weight around the waist.

When it comes to body types, it’s not just ... of serious health problems compared to their pear-shaped counterparts, who tend to carry excess weight in the hips, buttocks and thighs.

An apple-shaped body is more common in men and is associated with a higher concentration of visceral fat and an increased risk of heart disease. Pear-shaped obesity is more common in females and ...

The scientists said "apple-shaped" women should try to lose belly fat and become ... even for women with a healthy body weight, 'apple shape' or 'pear shape' still matters," he said.

Unlike BMI, which merely considers weight and height ... On the flip side, those with a “pear-shaped” body, where fat is more concentrated around the hips and thighs, tend to have fewer ...