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Skinny people, fatter bank accounts

Seeded on Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:20 AM EDT
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It turns out healthier habits may make for wealthier ones: Studies show that being overweight is costly.

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TestAnxiety

The Ohio State study found that a typical woman earned $314 less annually for every one-point increase in BMI, while a male counterpart earned $161 less.

So maintaining a healthy body fat level pays immediate and actual "dividends".

It's not a long article at all. I suggest a full read.

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Reply#1 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:23 AM EDT
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LogicalAbsurdity

Hmmm maybe THIS would motivate my mom to lose weight. Good for her health and good for the bank account, a true win-win situation.

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Reply#3 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:33 AM EDT
bore-head007

Of course they have more dough! Food ain't cheap!

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Reply#4 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:45 AM EDT
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