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bamagal62

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14. My goal is to be on no medications

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Mon Jun 15, 2026, 09:01 PM

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Unless absolutely necessary. I’m 64 and take no meds. I walk A LOT. I chose to walk to my eye doctor appointment today. 2 miles there and 2 miles back. I’m in Manhattan. So, I can choose to walk. Rarely do I take the subway or uber. I allow time to walk where I’m going.

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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 23 hrs ago #21

I'm 76 and run 3 to 5 miles 3 to 4 days a week. multigraincracker 23 hrs ago #22

Saw a film about Japanese heart health. multigraincracker 23 hrs ago #24

Natto? bamagal62 23 hrs ago #26

I eat all kinds of fermented food and drinks. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #27

You should suss out bamagal62 22 hrs ago #33

Co-ops frequently sell natto. And miso and other fermented products. erronis 11 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 22 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #30

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

I like your philosophy. erronis 23 hrs ago #20

I'd rather deal with the pain than take pain pills. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #31

I'm comfortable with my mortality. Dr. T 23 hrs ago #19

Regarding colonoscopy, I've wondered whether the damage to the microbiome from the prep... lostnfound 23 hrs ago #25

I never minded getting one. My brother multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #32