"Marriage and Weight Gain: The Truth Revealed"

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"Marriage and Weight Gain: The Truth Revealed"
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A study reveals that men are more likely than women to gain weight after marriage, with marriage having a significant positive effect on body mass index (BMI) among males within the first five years. The study, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Social Science, found that marriage is associated with an increase in the prevalence of becoming overweight for men. Additionally, previous research has found that married individuals tend to have higher BMI than singletons, with the more satisfied someone is in their intimate relationship, the more likely they are to become obese — a phenomenon known as "happy fat."

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