HEALTHNY POST
Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived
New research indicates that a man's health, particularly being overweight ('dad bod'), before and during parenthood can increase children's risks for obesity and disease, even before conception. The study highlights the role of paternal health in child development outcomes.
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