Men who avoid certain risk factors in midlife may have longer, healthier life
14th Nov 2006, 19:23 GMT
Avoiding health risk factors in midlife such as smoking, being overweight, excessive drinking and hypertension is associated with a longer and healthier life in men, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on men's health.
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