Our bodies are conditioned to store fat, in case we have to live through a famine. The fat that is stored in our abdomens, surrounding our organs, is called visceral fat. Because visceral fat can lead to heart problems, high blood pressure and diabetes, it is much more dangerous than the fat stored beneath our skin, on our hips and limbs. That is why doctors pay attention to your waist-to-hip ration. Apple-shaped people, whose waists are larger than their hip, are prone to more health complications than pear-shaped people.

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CHAPTER 1 Everything In Moderation Different parts of the brain spur you to make responsible decisions, or indulge in excess. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 Leptin Controls Appetite The hormone leptin tells your body when you have had enough to eat. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 6 Hooked On Sugar We have a natural urge for sweetness, but we can kick the habit. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 9 (currently viewing) Apple-Shaped Vs. Pear-Shaped Everyone stores fat, but how much and where we store it makes a big difference to our health. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 10 What Is Inflammation? Overweight and obese people are more likely to suffer from chronic inflammation. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 12 The Complexities Of Addiction Addiction has physical, psychological and social components. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 16 Obesity Is Toxic How do obese people develop insulin resistance and diabetes? VIEW VIDEO