Double chin? You might be in luck

While anyone with a BMI of 30 or more is classed as ‘obese’ and would greatly benefit from losing weight, those who possess ‘lucky’ genes may have a lower risk of developing some conditions such as type 2 diabetes, according to a new study***. These so-called favourable genes mean that more fat is stored under the skin, presenting as a double chin or paunch, rather than around the organs, which can be more harmful. Who knew?