In comparison to other developed nations, America’s overall life expectancy is growing slowly, a study from the National Research Council recently found.
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East Texas known as ‘Stroke Belt’ for its unhealthy culture
A county-by-county survey by the University of Washington found that with an average life expectancy of 73, residents die 7 years earlier in Anderson County than the rest of the state, the newspaper said. The county is plagued by high occurrences of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancers that have all resulted from poor lifestyle choices, causing many to dub this region of Texas the “Stroke Belt.”
Read MoreEnvironmental cancer risk is higher than believed
A new study shows that environmental factors play a much larger role in the development of cancer than researchers previously believed. Findings from the President’s Cancer Panel reveals that most avoidable cancers may be caused by pollution, common household products and even cell phones.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
