Strong marriages may lower BMI and boost gut health, study reveals
The research, led by Dr. Jane Smith and published in Gut Microbes, examined how emotional support in marriage affects health. Participants with higher perceived support showed lower BMIs compared to those with less support. This link appears tied to oxytocin, often called the 'love hormone', which boosts self-control and metabolism.
The findings imply that strong emotional relationships could play a key role in maintaining a healthy weight. By enhancing brain function and metabolic processes, supportive marriages may offer benefits beyond emotional well-being. Future studies will explore these connections in greater depth.
