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American babies born in 2009 can expect to live until about 2087. Their life expectancy is record-high , according to the latest National Vital Statistics Report released Wednesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Average longevity is projected at 78.2 years, up from 78.0 for babies born in 2008. The average male born in 2009 will reach age 75.7, while the average female will live until age 80.6. White women will live slightly longer than black women, who'll live longer than white men, who'll out-live black men. Surprisingly, considering the ever-growing obesity epidemic , death rates also fell to an all time low in 2009, to 741.0 deaths per 100,000 people. Heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, accidents, Alzheimer's disease and homicide all declined since the previous year. Why Do We Die? Oldest Woman Alive Reveals Her Anti-Aging Secret Why Don't We Remember Being Babies? Got a question? Send us an email This e-mail address is … [Read more...] about Americans Are Living Longer than Ever

Tesla has launched a new social platform on its website geared at letting owners and fans of the brand “[t]ake actions on behalf of Tesla and the movement for cleaner energy.” The new microsite — called the “Tesla Engagement Platform” — already features information about how Nebraska residents can help support the company’s push to allow direct sales and service in the state, upcoming owner events, and fundraising for disaster relief in Texas following the recent winter storm. “Engage Tesla is a new platform for both Tesla’s public policy team and Tesla Owner’s Clubs,” the first post on the new microsite reads . “Its goal is to create a digital home base for all of our work, and make it easier for Tesla community members to learn what’s top of mind for us, take meaningful action, and stay in the loop.” Users of the platform can comment on posts and “like” what other people write. They can also follow individual accounts to stay up to date with other users’ comments. At the same … [Read more...] about Tesla launches a social platform and is closing its forums