Large weight gains most likely for men after divorce, women after marriage

Monday, August 22, 2011 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Both marriage and divorce can act as "weight shocks," leading people to add a few extra pounds -- especially among those over age 30 -- according to a new study. But when it comes to large weight gains, the effects of marital transitions are quite different for men than they are for women.

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