LONGEVITY (Part I) I was introduced to this topic because of an article I mentioned in the post called “Hoarding?” Because I had never studied the issue as a researcher, I imagined that genetics was the prime factor in longevity. A friend’s parents both died in their early 50s. My friend died just before age 60. It seemed …
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GUEST POST from Don – Old Age Myths
OLD AGE MYTHS Don’t believe the fairy tales. Once you might have trusted the news to tell you honest-to-God truths. Now you should look with “I don’t trust it” eyes. Every other day I read a story about ordinary things which are unbelievable. Fairy Tale #1: People are Living Longer. Headline by CBS NEWS: “Americans …
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GUEST POST from Don – Gas-Lighting + (part II)
GAS-LIGHTING + (Part II) I saw this article and immediately realized that it was only slightly true. The Things You Can Do to Survive a Plane CrashDon’t wear leggings. Do keep your shoes on.By Christine Negroni, March 14, 2025, 12:11 PM Christine writes “…what is making people squeamish has little to do with numbers. Rather it …
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GUEST POST from Don: Pill Bottles +
PILL BOTTLES + 1 Don’t just toss them into the trash. (Remember to dispose of unused or out-of-date medicines at a certified disposal site like your local hospital or pharmacy). 1. REMOVE THE LABEL. There’s a ton of mis-usable information about you on the label. And if it has a valid refill it’s GOLD to the unscrupulous.Remove label …
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