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Reason #11 to get healthy in 2014

The holidays are a time to be happy. Spending time with friends and family at gatherings can be fun, but with all the food, can be a bit overwhelming.  Let's continue on with the next in our series of the 12 reasons to be healthy for 2014

Number 11. Heat Disease. While it is not surprising, studies have shown that there is a decrease chance of heart attack and heart disease . The bigger you are, the more likely you are to suffer with heart disease earlier in life.  

A previous study done in the American Journal of Cardiology states that people who suffer from obesity are more likely to suffer a heart attack 12 years sooner than someone who has a normal body weight. These people are more likely to suffer from heart disease and high cholesterol as well.

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