The Top Doctors Say...

According to the nation’s top doctors, these are the things to avoid if you want to live longer:

EATING HABITS

Eating several meals at a fast food restaurant every week
Eating two or fewer servings of vegetables each day
Binging on “social foods” like hot wings, pizza, nachos, potato skins, etc., a few times per week
Consuming ice cream, donuts, cake, or other sweets daily

LIFESTYLE HABITS

Obviously, if you’re on painkillers, consult your doctor before doing anything!

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