Obesity linked to social ties in older women, more so than in men

(University of British Columbia) Women who lack social ties have a greater likelihood of being obese, according to new UBC research published today in PLOS One. Men, on the other hand, were less likely to be obese if they lived alone and had a smaller social network.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news