A new report shows that being overweight is not as harmful as is commonly believed, and actually confers some surprising health benefits. Being 3 to 6 Kg overweight could protect people from ailments ranging from tuberculosis to Alzheimer's disease, research indicates. Those carrying 8 to 13 Kg extra are better able to recover from adverse conditions such as emphysema, pneumonia, and various injuries and infections, states the report. 15 to 20 Kg of flab could help fend off breastcancer, kidney, pancreatic, prostrate, and colon cancer. And an extra 25 Kg on the scale may improve eyesight, reverse baldness and cure the common cold. In general, the report concludes, overweight people are happier, more successful in business, smarter and friendlier.
The study was funded by a research grant from Anupam Sweets, Brijwasi Sweets, Gandhi pakode wala, Roshan di Kulfi, Ghantewala Halwai, Deez Biryani, Bittu Tikki Wala, Sweets Corner, Haldiram, Thaggu Ke Laddu and Col.'s Kababs
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