Finally the study we’ve all been waiting for: Canadian researchers have found that those who are slightly overweight live longer than those of normal weight. Of course, being underweight or extremely obese is hazardous to your health, but a few extra pounds could protect you from an early death reports Reuters. While one researcher is quick to comment that these results say nothing about quality of life, we stopped listening at the live longer part.

You can thank the researchers at Statistics Canada, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and McGill University for the good news. I would but I’m busy with my chocolate molten lava cake.

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