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Plump and happy: Study says weight gain can sometimes increase joy


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  Recent research indicates that weight gain may not negatively impact happiness. A study with over 8,800 participants found that life satisfaction rema

The article from the Times of India discusses a study that challenges the common belief that weight gain always leads to unhappiness. The research, published in the journal *PLOS ONE*, suggests that in some cases, gaining weight can actually increase happiness. The study found that for certain individuals, particularly those who were previously underweight or had a lower BMI, gaining weight was associated with improved mood and life satisfaction. This could be due to several factors including better health, increased social acceptance, or simply feeling more comfortable in one's own skin. However, the article also notes that this isn't universally true; for others, weight gain might still correlate with negative health outcomes and decreased well-being. The findings highlight the complexity of the relationship between body weight and happiness, suggesting that individual differences play a significant role in how weight changes affect one's emotional state.

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