Many people think you need to get a full physical exam as part of getting approved to buy life insurance. But the truth is, you don’t. Some life insurance products don’t require a physical, and for the ones that do require a medical check, we can take care of it much faster and easier than a full-fledged physical at your doctor’s office.

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Research over the last 30 years has shown a clear-cut link between diets high in cholesterol and the development of heart disease. Now, according to a long-term study that appeared in the American Journal of Epidemiology there may be a link between cholesterol and an increased risk of lung cancer. Although further research is needed, clearly the evidence supports a reduction in the consumption of foods high in cholesterol such as egg yolks and organ meats.