You may hate your big boogers or generous backs, but those features you think are ugly can actually help you to some extent.
GP Rachel Ward says:
“We are all different because of our genetic makeup, the environment we grew up in, and the physical challenges we face.
“We all look different, but our bodies, regardless of shape, size, color and appearance, are all amazing in their own way.
“Let’s embrace our differences.”
Lynsey Hope takes a look at some of the amazing features to be grateful for.
hairy toes
Are you scared of looking at your hairy toes?
If so, think again. says podiatrist Emma McConnachie.
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She said: “One of the many things I look for when evaluating patients is the hair on the toes, feet and legs.
“As the blood supply to this area is reduced, a loss of supply to the hair follicles can occur.
“So sometimes hair loss can be a warning sign of more serious problems, such as peripheral arterial disease.”
bald
Are you paranoid about thinning hair?
Don’t be afraid. Men who lose hair or become bald before age 30 are 45% less likely to develop prostate cancer later.
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American scientists believe that high testosterone levels in people who become bald early may help fight tumors.
They studied 2,000 men between the ages of 40 and 47, half of whom had prostate cancer.
“We found that early onset baldness was associated with a 29 to 45 percent lower relative risk of prostate cancer,” said Jonathan Wright, a professor at Washington Medical School in Seattle.
mole skin
More moles can just mean that your youth stays longer.
It may also lower your risk of getting age-related diseases.
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A study of more than 900 twins found that people with more than 100 dots tended to have longer telomeres. The pieces of DNA found at the ends of chromosomes shorten over time.
This was compared to people with fewer than 25 moles, and the difference equals about 6 to 7 years of aging, scientists at King’s College London found.
Telomeres are thought to increase the number of markers in the body by allowing the colored cells that form the mole to keep dividing for longer.
big floor
Are you working with the Kardashians in the rear division?
Good news. Big hips and thighs are healthier than a big belly.
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Experts say it lowers “bad” cholesterol and raises healthy cholesterol, which prevents hardening of the arteries.
Researcher Konstantinos Manolopoulos said: “What matters is the shape and where the fat gathers.
“Fat around the buttocks and thighs is good for the body.”
small chest
Do you crave bigger breasts? Be careful with what you want.
It has been found that small breasts may lower the chances of developing breast cancer.
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Harvard University scientists studied 16,000 women and found that women with a D cup or higher were more likely to get a diagnosis than women with an A cup or smaller.
It could be because women with large breasts contain more estrogen, they suggest, which can promote tumor formation.
And the benefits of a flat chest can also affect your mental health.
Women with oversized breasts, called macromastia, are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem or an eating disorder.
big nose
According to scientists, a large nose can protect against colds and flu.
Researchers at the University of Iowa in the US have created two artificial noses. One is 2.3 times larger than the other.
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Experts found that a large nose sucked in 6.5% fewer particles when placed on an artificial head.
This means you are less likely to inhale the cold-causing bacteria and potentially less pollen, reducing your risk of hay fever.
Dr Renee Anthony, who led the study, said: “The nose sticks out and the mouth is better protected.
“A large nose may lower the risk of infection.
“It may also work for pollen.”