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America's Scariest Health Fear

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Cancer may be more deadly, but people cringe the hardest over the potential diagnosis of diabetes, according to a new Harris poll that found more than half of Americans live in fear of the disease.

Unfortunately, our worry ends there.

  • While 70 percent of respondents said maintaining an unhealthy weight is risky, 46 percent admitted to being overweight.
  • Most of those polled knew at least one diabetes risk factor, but fewer than half recognized their own risk factors, such as carrying high amounts of belly fat.
  • Even worse: While 66 percent of those who answered the poll said avoiding doctors is risky, 50 percent said they did just that.

Remember: Failing to prepare for a long life means you’re preparing to fail in your quest for good health. So start taking action today—join a training and nutrition program or visit our food and exercise channels. Our plans serve up a potentially much-needed kick in the pants, but also a quality dose of knowledge and instruction to live by.

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David Schipper – David began writing for CorePerformance.com in 2008, after spending six years at Men's Health magazine digging up the newest scientific research in health, weight loss, nutrition, muscle and cardiovascular fitness.

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Tags: Longevity, Health, Disease

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