While obesity is definitely bad, you may have heard the debate over whether being a little overweight could actually be good for your health and make you live longer.

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''It comes as a welcome surprise that brands like Corn Pops and Froot Loops can actually be good for your health, '' said a spokesman for the company at the time.

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Your local health department, public library, telephone book and the Internet also may be good sources for finding a support group in your area.

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Since rates have been coming down down for years due to longer life expectancies, it may also be a good idea to see if you can purchase the same amount of insurance for a lower cost, especially if your health status or lifestyle has improved.

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