The recent finding that social networks can transmit obesity risk between friends (see previous post) has also been featured in a more in-depth interview with Nicholas Christakis on the National Public Radio. Here is the beginning of the article:
Are Your Friends Making You Fat?
A new study suggests that your best friend's weight may be very influential in determining whether you'll gain or lose weight over the years. The research documents the spread of obesity from person to person in a study of more than 12,000 people.
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