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flamesfever · 11-06-2013, 01:39 PM

I believe I read a study that the life expectancy of rats can be extended from 24 to 36 months by simply eating less. As the physiology of rats is similar to humans, this would probably also apply to us.

One of the books I found useful, in terms of diet, is "Eating Well for Optimum Health", by Andrew Weil.

Also, smoking, and the resultant problems in later life e.g. high blood pressure, COPD, heart problems, etc. can significantly affect life expectancy...possibly as much as 25 years in some cases.

Usually, men don't start having a strong sense of their mortality until they get in their 40's. You are lucky that it is happening earlier, and can take steps to make any lifestyle adjustments that will definitely help you live longer.

11-06-2013, 01:39 PM	#10
flamesfever First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I believe I read a study that the life expectancy of rats can be extended from 24 to 36 months by simply eating less. As the physiology of rats is similar to humans, this would probably also apply to us. One of the books I found useful, in terms of diet, is "Eating Well for Optimum Health", by Andrew Weil. Also, smoking, and the resultant problems in later life e.g. high blood pressure, COPD, heart problems, etc. can significantly affect life expectancy...possibly as much as 25 years in some cases. Usually, men don't start having a strong sense of their mortality until they get in their 40's. You are lucky that it is happening earlier, and can take steps to make any lifestyle adjustments that will definitely help you live longer.