A
new report says diabetes is an unknown but real danger for tens of
millions of Americans. The CDC estimates that nine of out ten people at
risk for diabetes don't see the danger signs in themselves. Pre-diabetes
can appear as high blood pressure or abnormal blood sugar levels, but
more people need to be aware of their numbers. Source Link
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new survey paints a bleak picture for the retirement plans of many
Americans. About one in four say they don't think they'll have the money
to retire comfortably. Just over half reported that they have less that
$25,000 in household savings and investments. A 65-year old man today
can expect to live an average of 20 more years. Source Link
There are many documented benefits to breastfeeding, but preventing obesity in kids probably isn't one of them. A study found that breastfeeding didn't make a difference in a child's weight by age 11. Some had thought that more breast feeding could help stem the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. Source Link
