A new study has shown the US has significantly dropped as a developed nation in terms of life expectancy. The take-aways are:
The US dropped from the 3rd highest life expectancy in 1975 to the 12th
The drop in ranking was primarily due to obesity, smoking, and the crazy driving we americans prefer
I have no doubt that as healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, your barber offers you flu vaccines and food becomes increasingly "safe" (read more processed) americans will continue to be sicker.
Another important component not covered in the study is the quality of life achieved in old age here in the US. I would guess we rank even lower there.
My advice- don't be a statistic! Eat natural, sleep well and exercise. Start with small changes like daily walks, avoiding food that comes in bags and get to bed a half hour earlier each night. Get your vitamin D levels tested and, if they are low, get them up. This, along with a good probiotic with FOS will likely fare better than a flu shot, and help you lose weight in the process!
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