consumer index came out just this morning. according to thomson reuters and university of michigan, consumer sentiment in october thus far fell to a nine-month low to 75.2. that is down from september s 77.5. this october number, it missed expectations but this number is particularly illuminating because it gives us a good sense how people feel about the economy and personal finance and spending. the numbers show a somewhat moderate reaction to the government shutdown and the debt ceiling battle. during the last debt ceiling showdown in summer of 2011, consumer sentiment tumbled eight points, jon. jon: people not feeling that good about the economy right now? not feeling great. but a moderate reaction. certainly nothing too react to right now. jo ling kent, fox business network thank you. reporter: thank you. jenna: we have to turn to one of our big stories today and it has been a big story all week. there is still controversy in the nation s capitol after the president signed a
on to the end of our life expectancy, they may not be the healthiest years because we are losing the battle with obesity. brian? hi, harris. there is a catch 22. americans are living longer but not necessarilythier. the journal american medical association measured data in 127 countries. showing life expectancy in the u.s. rose from 75.2 years in 1990 to 28.2 years in to 10. but they are suffering from depression, anxiety, bone and joint disease and chronic illness like diabetes and alzheimer s. the combination of all those disabling conditions means people are spending more time with chronic disorder. and that s something that we all need to deal with, both as individuals and for the healthcare system. doctors blame obesity which