We spend, as a society, billions (trillions?) every year protecting ourselves from “enemies, both foreign and domestic”. This takes money, but it also takes a lot of work. But how much effort do we put into protecting ourselves from our biggest enemy?
Who is your biggest enemy? If you look at who is most likely to kill you, the answer is, well, you. Yep, we are our own worst enemies. Most people will die as a result of choices they themselves make. And I’m not talking about driving drunk or skydiving… I’m talking about the day-to-day choices they make in their behavioral and dietary habits.
This week, I’ll simply point you to a well written summary breaking down, statistically, what kills Americans. Enjoy!
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In the news
- Ohhh, where do I get some? ‘Good’ baby fat keeps adults slim
- How about the effects of self-imposed stress created by worrying about measuring every little thing? How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?
- Noooo, really?!? Kids Who Lack Self-Control May Be Prone to Weight Gain
Quote for the week
What does not kill me makes me stronger. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Healthy thoughts,
Jeff
