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Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:24 am
by Marie5656
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?

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:19 am
by Marie5656
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?:thinking:


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.

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:44 am
by zinkyusa
No I would not care to..self fullfilling prophecy?:thinking:

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:31 pm
by cherandbuster
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? :o


Hey Pinks :)

It's about QUALITY, not quantity

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

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:05 pm
by chonsigirl
No, I don't want to know..................

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:06 pm
by cars
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! :D :rolleyes: So. . . . . .

Tests show Risk factors in lifespan

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:35 pm
by cars
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?' :D


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