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Yes longevity is basically not taking stupid risks and genetic luck on your side. Exercise and eating healthy is about making the longevity you have enjoyable.
by mhurron 10y ago
Yes longevity is basically not taking stupid risks and genetic luck on your side. Exercise and eating healthy is about making the longevity you have enjoyable.
- NoGravitas 10y agoIf I am able to do at 80 what this guy can do at 105, I will count myself very lucky.
- ska 10y agoExercise and eating healthy is a bit more important that that - unless you are including in "stupid risks" eating unhealthily and/or being sedentary (long term). One useful way to think about it is that genetics mostly gives you an upper bound on longevity. How you live your life can shorten that substantially.
- mhurron 10y agoYes not caring for your health is a stupid risk, no one can reasonably claim the dangers are unknown. Not caring for yourself can shorten your life however caring for yourself will not extend it, it simply means you are not actively trying to end it.