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Don't over eat on those holiday treats

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People tend to over indulge around the holidays and an article in the British Medical Journal measures the possible consequences.

Analyzing population studies the article said each day of smoking, indulging in a couple of drinks, eating red meat and watching television can take 30-minutes off life expectancy.

However, each day of healthier habits can reverse that trend.