The Negative Nancy in your life may be sabotaging your own health and wellbeing—and even making it harder to button your favorite pair of skinny jeans. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, exposure to negative relationships can lead to more than a 10 percent increase in your body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference—even when the researchers adjusted for age, smoking, diet and physical activity levels.
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