More evidence that there's something to this notion of calorie restriction -
http://www.smh.com.au/world/outnumbered-by-the-girls-hes-the-last-man-standing-20130524-2k6ry.html
"'Mr Kimura retired in 1962 aged 65, after working for 45 years in the Japanese post office. He now lives in Kyō¯tango, Kyoto Prefecture, with his eldest son's widow, 83, and his grandson's widow, 59, and attributes his long life to eating small portions of food, and admits to spending most of his time 'in bed.'"
Showing posts with label Longevity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Longevity. Show all posts
Monday, May 27, 2013
Monday, October 18, 2010
Drink Up
Time - "Why Do Heavy Drinkers Outlive Nondrinkers?"
A friend sent me that article back in August. Forgot until just now to post it. When I received it, I replied that I took exception to the fact that he had put me first on the distribution list. Then I wrote that I was just kidding and was honored. And also that it was probably why I was replying at 230 in the morning, from a bar.
Basically, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that, even accounting for every external variable that could be unrelated to the actual alcohol consumption, such as socioeconomic reasons, or work-related stress, etc., those who drink alcohol outlive those who do not.
So, it sounds to me like you'd better start drinkin'. Please also note the correct usage of the past participle of "to drink," that is, "drunk." Please, please, please learn it. It drives me crazy that people get it wrong so often.
A friend sent me that article back in August. Forgot until just now to post it. When I received it, I replied that I took exception to the fact that he had put me first on the distribution list. Then I wrote that I was just kidding and was honored. And also that it was probably why I was replying at 230 in the morning, from a bar.
Basically, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that, even accounting for every external variable that could be unrelated to the actual alcohol consumption, such as socioeconomic reasons, or work-related stress, etc., those who drink alcohol outlive those who do not.
So, it sounds to me like you'd better start drinkin'. Please also note the correct usage of the past participle of "to drink," that is, "drunk." Please, please, please learn it. It drives me crazy that people get it wrong so often.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lucky, I Guess
Today's WSJ has an article called Secrets of the "Wellderly" (thanks Dad) in which the author profiles a bunch of centenarians and describes the unhealthy lifestyle choices many of them have made during their unusually long lives.
It turns out there are some lucky people out there who can do whatever they want and get away with it. There is a Brazilian woman who is 106 and has been smoking for 91 years. Many of them had periods of obesity and none was a vegetarian.
[Of course, I don't think vegetarianism is healthy, as I tell many people. As an exercise, think of the people you know who are vegetarians. Are they robust, healthy people? Are they fit? Conversely, think of the really healthy, strong people you know. Do they eat meat?]
So, some people just have better genes than others and researchers are looking for ways to alter genes to increase longevity in humans. It's probably really easy to do.
The article does point out, however, that even if you're unlikely to make it to 100, whether you have healthy habits or not, you do stand to significantly lengthen your life expectancy by doing certain things -
"Earlier this year, researchers at the U.K.'s University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council reported that people who exercise regularly, don't smoke, limit their alcohol intake and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day live, on average, 14 years longer than people who didn't."
It turns out there are some lucky people out there who can do whatever they want and get away with it. There is a Brazilian woman who is 106 and has been smoking for 91 years. Many of them had periods of obesity and none was a vegetarian.
[Of course, I don't think vegetarianism is healthy, as I tell many people. As an exercise, think of the people you know who are vegetarians. Are they robust, healthy people? Are they fit? Conversely, think of the really healthy, strong people you know. Do they eat meat?]
So, some people just have better genes than others and researchers are looking for ways to alter genes to increase longevity in humans. It's probably really easy to do.
The article does point out, however, that even if you're unlikely to make it to 100, whether you have healthy habits or not, you do stand to significantly lengthen your life expectancy by doing certain things -
"Earlier this year, researchers at the U.K.'s University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council reported that people who exercise regularly, don't smoke, limit their alcohol intake and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day live, on average, 14 years longer than people who didn't."
Friday, March 07, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
14 Years! 14. Years!
This is not very surprising, but maybe if people keep hearing this stuff they'll make some changes-
"People with four healthy lifestyle behaviors -- not smoking, physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption, and eating five servings of fruit or vegetables a day -- live an average of 14 years longer than people with none of those behaviors, a new British study contends."
Read the entire article in U.S. News & World Report.
"People with four healthy lifestyle behaviors -- not smoking, physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption, and eating five servings of fruit or vegetables a day -- live an average of 14 years longer than people with none of those behaviors, a new British study contends."
Read the entire article in U.S. News & World Report.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Aloha
A 40-year study of 6,000 Japanese-Americans from Hawaii has yielded some predictable findings. One increases dramatically one's chances of living up to or past age 85 by having a low-calorie diet, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, not smoking or drinking excessively, and by being married.
"The nine mid-life risk factors were: being overweight, meaning a body-mass index of 25 or more; having high blood glucose levels, which can lead to diabetes; having high triglyceride levels, which contribute to heart disease; having high blood pressure; having low grip strength _ unable to squeeze at least 86 pounds of pressure with a handheld device; smoking; consuming three or more alcoholic drinks daily; not graduating from high school; and being unmarried.
"'These risk factors can be easily measured in a clinical setting and are, for the most part, modifiable,' the researchers said."
You can find the article on the Washington Post site here.
"The nine mid-life risk factors were: being overweight, meaning a body-mass index of 25 or more; having high blood glucose levels, which can lead to diabetes; having high triglyceride levels, which contribute to heart disease; having high blood pressure; having low grip strength _ unable to squeeze at least 86 pounds of pressure with a handheld device; smoking; consuming three or more alcoholic drinks daily; not graduating from high school; and being unmarried.
"'These risk factors can be easily measured in a clinical setting and are, for the most part, modifiable,' the researchers said."
You can find the article on the Washington Post site here.
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