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Obesity epidemic could fuel loneliness, as scientists find a genetic link
The obesity epidemic could be fuelling Britain’s growing problem of loneliness, scientists believe, after discovering a genetic link between the two conditions. Around a quarter of people over 65 in Britain suffer from loneliness, which can raise the risk of many diseases, and can even cause people to die earlier, while nearly two thirds are overweight.
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Might lonely people eat excessively? Might obese people be less popular and have fewer friends? Seems like the two conditions feed on each other.