What your body shape says about your health and how to combat 'problem' areas

What your body shape says about your health. (Courtesy/Shutterstock)

Whether you’re carrying a bit of extra weight around your stomach, or overindulgence goes straight to your thighs, we all have parts of our bodies that may become “problem areas”. However, not many of us are aware of the effect our shape has on our health - as different figures can cause a range of issues, from heart disease to PMS. So, whether you’re an apple, pear or hourglass, here’s how your shape can affect your health and what you can do about it. It might be a few tiny diet changes or a slight adjustment to your exercise regime, but it can make a big difference.

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