rasbridge Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Alcohol better than exercise to live past 90, study says Najja Parker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2:56 p.m Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 Want to know the secret to a long life? It’s alcohol if you want to see your 90s, according to a new report. Researchers from the University of California recently conducted a study, presented at the America Association for the Advancement of Science, to determine the link between daily habits and life expectancy. To do so, they examined about 1,700 nonagenarians, people ages 90 to 99. Data for the individuals was sourced from the 90+ Study, which was initiated in 2003 to explore the impacts of daily patterns on longevity. The subjects, who reported their lifestyle habits in their 60s and 70s, made it to their 90s and were followed to their death. After analyzing the results, researchers found that those who drank two glasses of beer or wine a day were 18 percent less likely to die before reaching their 90s, the Independent reported. Those who exercised 15 to 45 minutes daily were just 11 percent less likely to die before their 90s. “I have no explanation for it, but I do firmly believe that modest drinking improves longevity,” co-author Claudia Kawas said during the presentation. They also discovered that weight gain increased longevity. Those who were slightly overweight — not obese — had a 3 percent reduced chance of dying before their 90s. “It’s not bad to be skinny when you’re young but it’s very bad to be skinny when you’re old,” Kawas noted. Furthermore, subjects that practiced a daily hobby for two hours were 21 percent less likely to die before their 90s, and those who drank two cups of coffee daily were 10 percent less likely. Scientists now hope to continue their investigations to confirm their findings and consider how genetics may also play a role in longevity. Source: https://www.ajc.com/news/world/alcohol-better-than-exercise-live-past-study-says/l7PQghvcLppvNaJcxqxXjL/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALLONN7 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I'm not a scientist, but I see those studies with one of my feet behind... Although the experiments performed demonstrate such results, in my view, giving them a fact status is imprudent... Even though the title of conclusive is given to them... Although we look alike, while genes and etc, there is much to be taken into account... But it's my point of view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasbridge Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, WALLONN7 said: I'm not a scientist, but I see those studies with one of my feet behind... Although the experiments performed demonstrate such results, in my view, giving them a fact status is imprudent... Even though the title of conclusive is given to them... Although we look alike, while genes and etc, there is much to be taken into account... But it's my point of view... Following micro fracture surgery of my knees a few years ago, I was told that I definitely needed my knees replaced. While I am in constant pain especially if climbing stairs or walking on uneven surfaces, I am not intending to have knee replacement surgery due to the poor outcomes of my friends and family who have had the procedure (including amputation). So, for me, having alcohol as an alternative to exercise definitely sounds appealing. Anyway, with my history of cancer recurrence, I seriously doubt that I will come close to 90 years of age...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbleck Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, WALLONN7 said: there is much to be taken into account... Yep... Too much i would say for them "studious people" to make a statement. As i mentioned before... I wonder who pays the hours/days/months they (the "studious ones") spend studying certain subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiski Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I no exercise. This drink news good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbread80 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Yes, I have been waiting for this. Now, to buy more alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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