"Marriage and Weight Gain: The Science Behind Why Men 'Let Themselves Go'"

A study has found that men tend to gain weight within five years of marriage, with an increase in BMI and obesity rates, while women do not show a similar trend. The research suggests that marriage is associated with a significant effect on men's BMI scores, leading to the phenomenon of "happy fat." The study emphasizes the importance of promoting physical fitness and health management within families and recommends that health authorities target newlyweds with dietary advice. Previous studies have also linked greater satisfaction with intimate relationships to a higher likelihood of obesity.