There have been some interesting studies lately on how to increase your life span. Some of the studies seem counterintuitive, some seem rather harsh and some are common sense. Some of the studies are on mice and have not progressed to human studies yet.
Caloric restriction, a forever diet, has shown to stave off age related diseases in mice and monkeys. The conclusion being that if the age related diseases are not present the person could live longer. I of course ask, “Are they happy being on a permanent diet?” http://www.longevitymeme.org/topics/calorie_restriction.cfm
Obviously no smoking, wear your seat belt, bike helmet and do everything in moderation is common sense. Get regular health and dental check-ups is helpful. Have a social group of friends and or family for optimum mental health.
Would you like to live to be 100? What if you cannot say, “If I have good health and all my mental abilities”? Would you go for triple digits? If I grew up in a time when the life span was normal to be 100 would I do things differently? Would I pace my knees exposure to skiing only after 35 instead of 15? Would I never wear high heels to save my legs from shortened tendons? It is interesting questions to ponder. I can’t have a redo so I am happy with life as long as it goes but what about you?
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What an interesting topic, Haralee, giving us a lot to think about. Earlier today I saw a news story about a 100-year-old women who works as a greeter at Wal-Mart who was shoved and injured by a rude customer. I couldn't help but wonder why a woman that age was still working, and if it was by choice or necessity. I wish our society had more regard and respect for older people, and was truly sorry to learn about what happened to this woman who is going to be okay but should not have gone through something like that. Pat
November 30, 2010 - 5:09pmThis Comment