| Monday, January 16, 2006 |
| HOW LONG WILL YOU LIVE? |
An average person living in an industrialized nation has the genetic makeup and environment to enable him or her to live to the age of 87.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Start with 87 years. Depending on your answers to the questions below, add or subtract the appropriate number of years.
ATTITUDE:
Are you optimist? Do you generally approach life with good humor? Are you able to let go of things that are stressful?
If no, subtrct five years. ________
GENES:
Do you have at least some family members who have lived into their 90s or later? Exceptional longevity runs strongly in the families.
If yes, add ten years. ________
EXERCISE:
Do you set aside at least 30minutes a day, three days a week to exercise? Muscle-building exercises are particularly important.
If no, subtract five years. _______
INTERESTS:
Do you do things that are challenging to your brain regularly? It's important to take on activities that are novel and complex. ________
NUTRITION:
Do you have a diet that keeps you lean? carry extra weight is not conducive to longevity.
If yest, subtract five years._______
GET RID OF SMOKING:
Do you smoke?
If yes, subtract five years. _______
TOTAL _______
(Source: Adapted from: Living to 100/ abstracted from:TIMEALMANAC with Information Please) |
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