Close friendship — tight pants: American scientists have proved that gluttony is contagious

Like nice to chat with friends in a cafe or at home, together getting stuffed with Goodies? Caution! You already contracted the virus gluttony. Recently, scientists have concluded that overeating is contagious. Absorption pizza and sweets are a big company not only uplifting, but also increases the number on the scales.

Find out why close friendship is threatened by obesity, from our material.Your social circle may be the cause of excess weight: to such conclusion scientists from the USA.

Experts warn that obesity can spread among the society as a "social epidemic".

The researchers studied throughout the United States hundreds of military families who do not choose their place of residence. The results show that if people move to a place where there is a large level of obesity among the population — this increases the risk of becoming thick by 6%.

Specialists of southern California University say that people take the model of the behavior of others subconsciously.

During the study experts found that the number of points of fast food, lack of gymnasiums and other external factors do not affect the rising levels of obesity among the population.