Five Myths About Longevity
Myth 1: Thinking happy thoughts reduces stress and leads to a longer life.
Myth 2: Gardening and walking aren’t enough to keep you healthy.
Myth 3: Lighten up; being serious is bad for you.
Myth 4: Take it easy and don’t work so hard. You’ll live longer.
Myth 5: Get married and you will live longer.
Full article, based on a 90-year study, on the 5 myths of living longer.
Old wives tales are all wrong?
Sorry to see some of my favorite ideas slashed and burned.
Article says that married men live longer. Marriage isn’t particularly protective for women.
From what I read in the article: being an active, accomplished, purpose-driven person is best predictor of longevity.
Actually Devon, the best predictor of longevity is income.
http://www.palgrave-journals.com/jphp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/jphp20112a.html
Actually artsy, the best predictor of longevity is intelligence.
http://cdp.sagepub.com/content/13/1/1.abstract
I mean, it’s physical activity.
http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/19/5_Part_1/427.abstract
No, wait… it’s actually reproductive potential:
http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/268/1466/445.short
Hm, on second thought, that’s Mediterranean fruitflies. What a joke.
Being middle aged, I have noticed that my friends that do not lead a purpose driven life are the ones with the worst life outlook and health.
and ARTK I agree with some of what you say but in my experience it is my wealthy friends that lead the least purpose driven life because they are bored and spoiled (eventually to death).
I still find it funny that Mexican immigrants live longer than most.
I agree with the above. Too many causes of longevity to make any meaningful difference in my life. I think I am going to continue doing what makes me happy and healthy. Plus, you can do all the tai chi in the world and still get hit by a bus.