That is, he would be if he existed in the overweight body we all know and love. A new study of more than 28,000 people published in Molecular Psychiatry found the gene FTO, which has been linked to obesity, also lowers symptoms of depression by 8 percent. While the FTO gene increases production of a protein that promotes fat mass, it also “turns off” other genes associated with depression, the study authors write. Worth repeating: It’s the gene, not being overweight, that lowers depressive symptoms.
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David Brett-Williams: I am an optometrist with an extensive background in business, healthcare and professional relations. My interests include The Psychology of Buying, Drivers of Customer Loyalty, Presentation Skills and accessing Peak Performance.
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