Obesity may shorten life expectancy up to eight years

Friday, December 5, 2014 - 15:50 in Health & Medicine

'Tis the season to indulge. However, restraint may be best, according to a new study. The researchers examined the relationship between body weight and life expectancy. Their findings show that overweight and obese individuals have the potential to decrease life expectancy by up to eight years.

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