People who are married are twice as likely to become obese than their single counterparts, a new study has said.
And Greek boffins put the blame on changed lifestyle for the increased weight, as married couples "let themselves go".
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From analyses, it was found that married couples exercised less frequently, had less sex, had poor nutrition and were "comfortable" in their lives.arried couples spend more time eating together, sit in front of the TV more and often order takeaway ready meals while exercising less.
The study was presented on Friday to the Panhellenic Medical Conference.
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Prof Dimitris Kiortsis, one of the study's co-authors, from Ioannina University who is also president of the Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity, said most married couples also have less sex, which is considered intense exercise that burns calories.
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