Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:24 am

http://health.aol.com/yourhealth/agingwell

Apparently there is a combination of 13 tests that can be performed on older folks that will determine the person's life span. Would you want to know?

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:19 am

Hamster wrote: I have to say I wouldn't want to know as I would probably waste the last few years worrying!

It's only a calculation anyway so it couldnt be that accurate...surely it cannottake into account lifestyle changes over the coming years?

I would have to agree with you. I did not read the entire article, but I am not sure about generalizations ..you know, assessing what will happen to all, based on what happens to a few. I am not talking about things like Sickle cell among African Americans, or Tay Sachs among Jews. Just other generalities.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:44 am

No I would not care to..self fullfilling prophecy?

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:31 pm

Pinky wrote: I don't think I'll do this one.

When you take into account that I smoke, drink at the weekend, happen to be a speedfreak where anything with wheels is concerned, don't sleep that well anymore...well, it's not looking good is it?

Hey Pinks

It's about QUALITY, not quantity

It's about living your life the way YOU want to :guitarist

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:05 pm

No, I don't want to know..................

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:06 pm

Tests, Shmets, tests can indicate you have along life ahead, & then as you leave the test office & you can get run over by a cement truck!

:rolleyes: So. . . . . .

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:35 pm

Pinky wrote: Very true Cars!!!

I notice the little things, not always the obvious, so I'm likely to be one of those people who's last words are 'What bus?'

Mine would be: OH SH*T!!! :p

:rolleyes: