A new study suggests that the shape of a person's body -- specifically, how they carry weight around the abdomen -- is determined by genetics, but can be altered by lifestyle habits.

Editor’s note: Article updated May 8, 2023. We take extra care when it comes to selecting our swimsuits for the summer, which means that we have to pay attention to what type of body shape we have.

Pear Shaped Apple Shaped Hourglass Figures Rectangular Body Type Inverted Triangle Body The Importance of Good Undergarments Our Mindset Affects How We Look, Too Conclusion: Dressing for Your Body ...

You may have come across "apple" and "pear" shaped body types—widely used terms to describe the distribution of fat around the body. There are of course other body types too, such as the ...

Body types are usually divided into shapes, with the most widely discussed perhaps being "apple" and "pear." People who have a wider waist and more weight around the middle tend to be considered ...

by: Kelly Lafargue Posted: Mar 7, 2019 / 10:26 PM CST Updated: Jun 28, 2019 / 04:58 PM CDT ...

In men, fat tends to build up around the abdomen, creating an apple shape. As it turns out, it's healthier to be a pear than an apple.

Things going pear-shaped is no cause for celebration – unless it is your body type, according to scientists. Researchers have found that waist circumference is a better indicator of heart ...

For post menopausal women, being “pe ar-shaped” may be healthier than being “apple-shaped.” Even in women with normal body mass index, the location of fat varies.

Best dresses for pear-shaped bodies Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes and it can take some experimentation to find the types of clothes you feel your best in. But there are some broad c… ...