For those who have battled to find the perfect pair of jeans for a shapelier bum, we’re about to give you some comfort in your bigger bottom. A study in the International Journal of Obesity has actually proven that women with a curvier, bigger bum are less likely to develop chronic illnesses and their children are more likely to be smarter than average. According to the results from more than 16,000 women, women who carry their weight around their hips tend to have lower cholesterol, as well as producing hormones that metabolise sugar reducing the risks of heart disease and diabetes. There’s also good news for your children if you’re rocking a bootylicious bottom. As well as personal health benefits, it’s believed that your children will be smarter. It’s all down to increased Omega 3 fat levels, which have been proven to aid brain development. Girls begin storing these fatty acids below the waist once puberty hits. The body hoards the biological building blocks in anticipation of a woman's third trimester of pregnancy, when the fetal brain is in its most rapid stages of development. So if you’re trying to slim down, think twice about dropping the pounds from the seat of your pants. Just one more reason to love your curves!