Source: Obesity | Harvard Public Health Magazine | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Study finds 90 percent of American men overfat — ScienceDaily
The term overfat refers to the presence of excess body fat that can impair health, and may include even normal-weight non-obese individuals. Excess body fat, especially abdominal fat, is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, increased morbidity and mortality, and reduced quality of life.
Source: Study finds 90 percent of American men overfat — ScienceDaily
I am not obese, just overfat.
Mortality in vegetarians and comparable nonvegetarians in the United Kingdom
Conclusions: United Kingdom–based vegetarians and comparable non=vegetarians have similar all-cause mortality. Differences found for specific causes of death merit further investigation.
Source: Mortality in vegetarians and comparable nonvegetarians in the United Kingdom
Healthy Lifestyle May Increase Lifespan by 7 Years
Current US life expectancy is 78 years for men and 82 years for women, but for the low-risk group in this study, life expectancies were 85 and 89 years, respectively.
Source: Healthy Lifestyle May Increase Lifespan by 7 Years
I should have saved more, invested better, and not spent so much money on the kids.
The Hispanic Paradox: Why do Latinos Live Longer?
How to protect yourself against cow attacks – The Local
Source: How to protect yourself against cow attacks – The Local
Excellent advice.
Sarcopenic obesity, weight loss, and mortality: the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
100 is the new 80: Centenarians healthier than previously thought during last years of life — ScienceDaily
The oldest old stay healthy until almost the end then drop dead.
National Diabetes Statistics Report – CDC
Source: National Diabetes Statistics Report | Data & Statistics | Diabetes | CDC
An estimated 7.2 million people in the US have undiagnosed diabetes.
But if they apply for life insurance we’ll find them.
Death Rate From Liver Cancer in US Now Double That in 1980s
Modifiable Risk Factors
Approximately 60% of all liver cancers in the United States are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors, the researchers indicate. For example, it has been estimated that among Medicare recipients, the largest proportion of cases of HCC, at 32%, are caused by metabolic disorders, including obesity. A smaller proportion of cases of HCC are caused by hepatitis C virus infection (21%), excessive alcohol intake (13%), and smoking (9%).
Source: Death Rate From Liver Cancer in US Now Double That in 1980s
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