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multigraincracker

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

Reply to erronis (Reply #20)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 10:50 PM

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Don’t like how they make me feel.

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

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

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

Good for you! erronis Monday #16

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

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

Moving is key. bamagal62 Monday #12

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

I need to watch. bamagal62 Monday #21

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

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

Natto? bamagal62 Monday #26

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

You should suss out bamagal62 Monday #33

Co-ops frequently sell natto. And miso and other fermented products. erronis 22 hrs ago #34

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

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

Omg cate94 Monday #15

I'm blessed with ADHD. multigraincracker Monday #28

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

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

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

My uncle died bamagal62 Monday #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 Monday #18

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

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

I so agree! bamagal62 Monday #10

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

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

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

I like your philosophy. erronis Monday #20

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

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

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

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