A new study showed that even a few extra pounds can affect life expectancy. These conclusions were drawn from the observation of 900,000 men and women.

So, if your weight exceeds the norm by 20-25 kilograms, the life expectancy is reduced by 3 years. The more excess weight, the greater the reduction in life.

This is explained by the fact that obesity often causes an increase in the risk of developing various serious diseases, including diabetes and cancer.

But especially great is the load on the heart. If there is excess weight in the work of the cardiovascular system, failures occur, the likelihood of a sudden heart attack and premature death of health. Sumy. Ua.

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