First Comes Love, Then Comes Obesity? [news]
It's full-on wedding season, but anyone about to pledge to have and to hold should pay closer attention to the bit about "in sickness and in health." New research shows that within a few short years of getting hitched, married individuals are twice as likely to become obese as are people who are merely dating.
The study, published in the July issue of Obesity,
set out to determine how romantic relationships affect the tell-no-lies
number on the scale. Researchers tracked changes over a handful of
years in the weight and relationship status of 6,949 individuals, and
their findings don't bode well for commitment. Not only are married
people more likely to become obese than those who are just dating, but
young people who move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend tend to pack on
the pounds too.
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