Study: It’s OK to Be Fat

Despite current conventional wisdom to the contrary, a new study suggests that being fat can actually be good for you.

Obese people, who are otherwise healthy, can live just as long as those who are thinner, and are less likely to die of cardiovascular causes, according to the study from Toronto’s York University.

The WHO says that overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk for global deaths. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being overweight or obese.