A stressful job is associated with a bigger waistline, according to a new study of employees at a downsized company in upstate New York.

Workers with higher job stress were fatter than employees with less stressful positions. The stressed employees had a body mass index (BMI) that was about one unit heavier on average than that of their relaxed co-workers. BMI is a measure of height and weight that estimates body fat. For 5-foot, 10-inch person, one BMI unit is equal to seven pounds.

So this means that less stress means better health.

A quick trip to our friend Giapo in Queen street will help relieve stress. Tell him Terry Sent you.