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The pear body shape is the most common female body shape. Grab a mirror and take a look: If your hips and backside are wider than your shoulders, you’re the lucky owner of a pear-shaped body.

An apple shaped body, which has greater fat accumulation in the belly, carries with it the risk of heart disease. ... A pear body shape, on the other hand, is considered to be pretty healthy.

People with a pear-shaped body type tend to carry more weight in the hips, thighs, and buttocks while having a smaller upper body. While body shape is largely determined by genetics, targeted ...

The shape of your body can have a dramatic effect on your health. Aug. 18, 2008 — -- Are you apple-shaped or pear-shaped? Most women (and men for that matter) understand intuitively whether ...

Many think the pear body shape is healthier than the apple body shape. This article explains the pear and apple body shapes, the research behind them, and whether they mean anything for your health.

On the flip side, women with a pear-shaped body — where fat is stored around the hips and legs — were 40% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease compared to their apple-shaped peers.

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.