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Go On and Sleep — It Won't Make You Fat

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:28:44 +0000

Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions. That may not actually be the case, however. A new study indicates that [...]

Women Gain Weight After Marriage, Men After Divorce

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:00:09 +0000

Getting hitched results in women putting on the pounds, whereas the male waistline is more likely to expand after a divorce.

Researchers from Ohio State University discovered this discrepancy after analyzing a study on the effects marital events had on 10,000 people between 1986 and 2008.