Have you seen this type of weird research before? Research led by a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh has it that women with larger bum-bum which is the in-thing these days, seems to be of more use than the ordinary eye can see. The scientists believe that the extra fat around women’s bums could help in the development of babies’ brains.
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh think the fat around women’s bums and thighs contains cells that, when transferred to the baby through breastfeeding, could help increase the child’s intelligence.
The study suggested that this may be the reason why women often find it hard to shift extra fat from these areas after giving birth – as the nutrients the baby needs may be stored there.
Professor Will Lassek explained to the Sunday Times: ‘You need lots of fat to make a nervous system and the fats in these areas are also enriched in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which is a particularly important component in the human brain. ‘It looks as if women have evolved to accumulate these fats and hold on to them – until a baby arrives.’
So ladies – if someone critiques your curves, just smile with the smug knowledge that your child will probably be their boss one day. Culled from metro.co.uk.