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My intention is to eat plenty of meat, fried foods and chocolate; and to drink plenty of beer. And to die young. You seers and sages can keep your ripe old age.
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Originally Posted by texan2yankee
the two most unhealthy (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, smoking), dislikeable bastards I've ever known lived to 85.
I always get a chuckle out of those >100 yr old guys who, when asked their secret to longevity, talk about their daily glass of whiskey (or some other alcohol) and smoking.
Although, have you noticed that some of the meanest people live the longest? I had a great aunt who lived to 102. She was the last survivor of 7 siblings. She had an unhappy life, and spent years in a miserable marriage. She was tough, stubborn, and could be bitingly mean and unpleasant, maybe because her life was so unhappy for so many years.
I'm so sorry for you.......I have family, friends and activities that I intend to do until I can't....I know plenty of people in their late 70's/early 80's that are still hiking, Jeeping, shooting...
I intend to do everything I can until I can't any more......
I appreciate your kind sentiment. But I do not want or expect anyone to feel sorry for me. We all have challenges in life.
Genetics drives longevity but not necessarily lifespan. The article is talking about variables ex the genetic component. It's more or less a click bait / non-science article.
From what I've read, overall, genetics account for maybe 25 % with the rest lifestyle choices.
Don't fall down or get pneumonia, These two seem to be the start of the end for so many.
Yes, falls lead to hospitalization, which can lead to hazards of immobility (many). And, colds in very old people can lead to pneumonia quickly, not like colds in younger people. I've personally seen it.
“There’s no question that exercise is the biggest anti-aging medicine there’s ever going to be — it’s really huge,” Lithgow says.
Several responses have eschewed quantity for quality of life. What Lithgow could have also said is that a fit body, in most cases, will increase the number of quality years.
The profile of those who typically linger on with health maladies and poor quality of life are those who have not taken good care of their minds and bodies.
"..The age-related reduction in VO2 max is directly associated with an increasing risk of multiple chronic diseases, mortality and loss of independence..."*
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