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People Who Practice One or More Healthy Lifestyles Live Longer: CDC

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Practicing one or more healthy lifestyle behaviors such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, and limiting alcohol may lead to people living longer, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC found that people who engaged in all four healthy behaviors were 63 percent less likely to die early when compared to people who didn't practice any of the behaviors.
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Too Much TV May Shorten Lifespan

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Beware, Too Much TV Might Be Injurious To Health

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Obesity is Healthy? New Research Differs From the 'Norm'

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