When you look in a full-length mirror, do you see an apple or a pear?

Nurse practitioner Pat Giurgevich, at Summit Cardiology at Nothwest Hospital, says where excess fat accumilates on your body can affect how healthy your heart is.

She says research shows that extra fat around the waist means more fat around the heart and other organs. That increases the risk of heart disease. The tendency to be either apple- or pear-shaped is determined by our genes. That's why it's simportant for people who tend to be apple-shaped to try to maintain a healthy body weight for their height. Also, it's essential for both apples and pears to get regular exercise. it promotes healthy blood cholesterol - and that's good, no matter what shape you're in.

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