Middle Age Spread

We often here that we shouldn't mess with Mother Nature, but we do.  Here is an evolutionary insight, posted at the Althouse Blog.  Basically it says:

Once our babymaking days are over, fat is stored in larger quantities and also stored more centrally, where it is easiest to carry about.

That way, if times get tough we can use it for our own survival, thus freeing up food for our younger relatives.

Makes sense to me.  "Preservation of favored races in the struggle for life" and all that.

I would assume, based upon observation, that this applies to men as well as women.

For those unwilling to click through the Althouse Blog, you can go to the original post here.

Regards  —  Cliff