Being even a little overweight may shorten life

Sep 02, 2006 12:24

USATODAY.com - Study: Being even a little overweight may shorten life:"People who were overweight at 50 (1-29 lbs over normal weight) had a 20% to 40% higher risk of death than normal-weight people."

"Those who were obese had 100% to 200% higher risk of death."

"Everyone who is overweight needs to look at his or her situation and figure out how they can eat less and move more."

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