People who look old — with receding hairlines, bald heads, creases near their ear lobes or bumpy deposits on their eyelids — have a greater chance of developing heart disease than younger-looking people the same age.
What I’m wondering is this: are these indicators of genetic factors or evidence of lifestyle choices?
i think lifestyle factors like eating unhealthily and smoking not only accelerate the aging process but also make those groups more susceptible to heart diseases
People who look old — with receding hairlines, bald heads, creases near their ear lobes or bumpy deposits on their eyelids — have a greater chance of developing heart disease than younger-looking people the same age.
Robert has a point. Basically, if your looks make it appear that your body is aging faster than the number of years “on the clock,” your arteries and your heart may also be aging faster.
People can do things to slow the signs of aging – such as using sunblock on their faces every time they go outside. But, if someone looks young for their age without any cosmetic alteration, it may be good genes – or the absence of bad habits (or a combination of the two).
Is it just me that this last link is pretty jaw-dropping? I read the article and it is very interesting:
“Mr. Dutton, with his tongue not entirely in his cheek, develops a skill set he calls the Seven Deadly Wins, “seven core principles of psychopathy that, apportioned judiciously and applied with due care and attention, can help us get exactly what we want; can help us respond, rather than react, to the challenges of modern-day living; can transform our outlook from victim to victor, but without turning us into a villain.” His seven are: ruthlessness, charm, focus, mental toughness, fearlessness, mindfulness and action.”
And this research can improve care by giving common sense a scientific backing; always a good thing.
“Dr. Kathy Magliato, a heart surgeon at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., said doctors need to pay more attention to signs literally staring them in the face. ‘We’re so rushed to put on a blood pressure cuff or put a stethoscope on the chest’ that obvious, visible signs of risk are missed, she said.”
People who look old — with receding hairlines, bald heads, creases near their ear lobes or bumpy deposits on their eyelids — have a greater chance of developing heart disease than younger-looking people the same age.
And most of those psychopaths are running businesses or in the government. True story.
Well crap. I guess I’m more likely to have heart disease then…
What I’m wondering is this: are these indicators of genetic factors or evidence of lifestyle choices?
i think lifestyle factors like eating unhealthily and smoking not only accelerate the aging process but also make those groups more susceptible to heart diseases
Distinguished Lecture Series candidate!
Robert has a point. Basically, if your looks make it appear that your body is aging faster than the number of years “on the clock,” your arteries and your heart may also be aging faster.
People can do things to slow the signs of aging – such as using sunblock on their faces every time they go outside. But, if someone looks young for their age without any cosmetic alteration, it may be good genes – or the absence of bad habits (or a combination of the two).
Is it just me that this last link is pretty jaw-dropping? I read the article and it is very interesting:
“Mr. Dutton, with his tongue not entirely in his cheek, develops a skill set he calls the Seven Deadly Wins, “seven core principles of psychopathy that, apportioned judiciously and applied with due care and attention, can help us get exactly what we want; can help us respond, rather than react, to the challenges of modern-day living; can transform our outlook from victim to victor, but without turning us into a villain.” His seven are: ruthlessness, charm, focus, mental toughness, fearlessness, mindfulness and action.”
And this research can improve care by giving common sense a scientific backing; always a good thing.
“Dr. Kathy Magliato, a heart surgeon at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., said doctors need to pay more attention to signs literally staring them in the face. ‘We’re so rushed to put on a blood pressure cuff or put a stethoscope on the chest’ that obvious, visible signs of risk are missed, she said.”
Over 4 million people are possible psychopaths! Very interesting article!
People who look old — with receding hairlines, bald heads, creases near their ear lobes or bumpy deposits on their eyelids — have a greater chance of developing heart disease than younger-looking people the same age.
This is bizarre.