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bamagal62

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8. My mom's side of the family

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 08:52 PM

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Live long lives. She’s 95. Her mom lived until 93. Her Aunt lived to 100. My Dad’s side do not live long lives. Many died in their 60s or 70s. I’m crossing my fingers I have the good ones! The fact that I look just like my mother gives me hope!

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At 85 and healthy? Why more medicine may do more harm [View all] erronis Yesterday OP

"... there is a specific harm in converting a healthy older adult into a medical project." Pinback Yesterday #1

My goal is to be on no medications bamagal62 Yesterday #14

Good for you! erronis Yesterday #16

I think longevity is like diarrhea, it runs in your genes. multigraincracker Yesterday #2

My mom's side of the family bamagal62 Yesterday #8

Moving is key. bamagal62 Yesterday #12

Just because I'm watching it and it fits with your comment - look up "Perfect Days" erronis Yesterday #17

I need to watch. bamagal62 Yesterday #21

I'm 76 and run 3 to 5 miles 3 to 4 days a week. multigraincracker Yesterday #22

Saw a film about Japanese heart health. multigraincracker Yesterday #24

Natto? bamagal62 Yesterday #26

I eat all kinds of fermented food and drinks. multigraincracker Yesterday #27

You should suss out bamagal62 Yesterday #33

Co-ops frequently sell natto. And miso and other fermented products. erronis 13 hrs ago #34

If it's not broken... ultralite001 Yesterday #3

Wow - that took me back at least 60 years. erronis Yesterday #4

Omg cate94 Yesterday #15

I'm blessed with ADHD. multigraincracker Yesterday #28

I would argue that the age should be 75 not 85. kellytore Yesterday #5

At my last annual checkup, my young doctor said, Pinback Yesterday #6

Same here. Just glad I went to the eye doctor. multigraincracker Yesterday #29

My uncle died bamagal62 Yesterday #9

I'm very sorry to hear that. It can happen at any age, but we get a lot of them as we age. erronis Yesterday #18

I will say this was many years ago before it became routine. bamagal62 Yesterday #23

A thought provoking OP..... anciano Yesterday #7

I so agree! bamagal62 Yesterday #10

And when the opponent flips over his winning card. erronis Yesterday #11

The cards are shuffled randomly. You only multigraincracker Yesterday #30

I admit to HEAVY confirmation bias in favor of the article... TygrBright Yesterday #13

I like your philosophy. erronis Yesterday #20

I'd rather deal with the pain than take pain pills. multigraincracker Yesterday #31

I'm comfortable with my mortality. Dr. T Yesterday #19

Regarding colonoscopy, I've wondered whether the damage to the microbiome from the prep... lostnfound Yesterday #25

I never minded getting one. My brother multigraincracker Yesterday #32