Obesity could be contagious

There is accumulating evidence that certain viruses may cause obesity, in essence making obesity contagious. So eat less, exercise, and wash your hands!

It’s not surprising to me that hanging around people who engage in destructive behavior, including overeating, binge drinking, etc. could have a “contagious” effect. Humans are highly peer driven and prone to do what they know to be harmful to be accepted. This only emphasizes the importance of a very supportive social network when you are trying to lose weight. Ultimately, the choice is yours.

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