Written By: Shraddha Rupavate | Published : October 24, 2014 10:58 AM IST
A study presented at the ScienceWriters2014 conference in Ohio State in the US suggested that couples who had a history of depression are prone to metabolic problems after eating a high-fat meal.
The study, involving 43 healthy couples aged between 24 and 61 years, found that men and women who pick up fights and have heated arguments burned fewer calories and had higher levels of insulin as well as spikes in triglyceride levels - a form of fat in the blood. The reduced metabolism and calorie-burning rate in the seven hours after a single meal translated to weight gain of up to 12 pounds (5.4 kg) in a year. (Read: Are fights ruining your relationship?)
In simpler words they have an increased risk of obesity. According to lead author of the study Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, from the Ohio State University in the US, the study not only points out that chronic stressors like personal troubles can raise obesity risk but also highlight the importance of treating mood disorders. (Read: Happy wife makes happy marriages)
With inputs from IANS
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