Your Health Now: New study shows being overweight can cut life expectancy

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Being overweight can be dangerous for your health. A new study from Australia has found that people who are obese during their 20s and 30s could risk losing up to 10 years in life expectancy. Betsy Opyt joined us to talk about how your life expectancy and weight are connected.

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