January 17, 2009

The American Culture Promotes Accelerated Aging

Accelerated aging is more than chronological aging; it is about the way you live your life, your attitudes towards health and wellness, and your philosophy of life in general.Obviously, if you are 60 years old, you cannot go back to being 40 physiologically. However, putting a brake on accelerated aging can make you not only look many years younger but also slow down your biological clock.The United States is a nation whose culture promotes accelerated aging. The effects of accelerated aging are reflected in its population. Everywhere in this country, you see people who are grossly overweight - a phenomenon that is unique to this country. Truly, in any developed country you do see obese individuals; but, unlike any other country, obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. According to statistics, 17 percent of the U.S. population is overweight, and 80 percent of overweight adolescents grow up to be obese adults, and childhood obesity rates have tripled since 1970.Obesity is the Number One contributing factor to accelerated aging. Obesity puts extra stress on all your body organs, making you vulnerable to diseases and disorders.The Standard A
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