People with more brown fat are healthier, fitter, and less likely to develop heart disease, according to a study of 50,000 people – Business Insider Australia

• Brown fat, a type of body fat found around the neck, shoulders, and heart, could be protective against chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, and even obesity, new research found.
• Previous studies have found brown fat helps keep us warm in cold weather by burning energy.
• Scientists still don’t full understand how brown fat works or why some people have more of it, but more research could help harness the benefits.
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