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A Happy Marriage Could Protect Against Obesity, Study Suggests

Supportive marriages strengthen brain circuits for self-control and promote healthier gut metabolism.
A Happy Marriage Could Protect Against Obesity, Study Suggests
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Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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A lot of good things stem from happy, stable marriages: happier homes, longer lives, well-adjusted children, healthier finances, and even safer communities.

Now, researchers have found another reason to cultivate a supportive marriage: It may help protect against obesity.

Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Author
Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.