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Life Expectancy Calculator

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Lifer
I didn't know all my info but I got a 78... I'm curious to find out all my info and take it again.

My grandparents and my drinking were my downfall apparently.

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I got 84.......it said my ideal weight should be 170.....I'm 6 ft tall and weight just about 200 right now.....when I was swimming 7 days a week on a team I couldnt touch lower than 177.....stupid things dont figure in muscle mass *at all* I dont swim now but I walk/run and most of that 200 is more muscle than anything 😛 So it's a little skewed....
 
On the second part with Family History. I can already tell it's bullsh1t. Yes all my grandfathers died young, because they smoked and drank a ton.
 
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
whats a normal BP??

i have no clue of mine
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Normal BP....is less than 120/80, 121-140 over 81-100 is considered 'prehypertensive' anything above 140/100 is hypertensive
 
That's a useless test.
What if grandparents are below 80 and still alive, or if they didn't die of natural causes?
That test sucks.
 

The three biggest negative factors that you have going for you are:
1. Gender
2. Family health
3. Personality type

why family health??? three of my grandparents all are still alive, one turns 90 next summer, one 86 and the other 80 my grandma died 5 years ago because she smoked...

no one in my family has had cancer that wasnt caused by smoking (lip cancer in one uncle).

damn they suck

they say ill live to 77.

such bull
 
Based on your answers to the above questions, your current life expectancy is 86 years. If you're not happy with the result, consider that by adopting a healthier lifestyle and avoiding various risk factors, you can increase your life expectancy by up to 15 years.

Your "ideal" weight for maximum longevity is: 170 lbs. (I am 195 right now, not obese but if I lost 10 lbs. I would be extremely fit.)

The three biggest positive factors that you have going for you are:
1. Age of parents
2. Age of grandparents
3. Diet

The two biggest negative factors that you have going for you are:
1. Family health (My mom's side 4 have had cancer none died though)
2. Gender
 
Originally posted by: Legend
Low fat diets are ideal? lol. They haven't got a clue about health.
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They've done a lot of studies on rats and for rats, it seems true that low fat diets are best for longevity. And there's a lot of evidence that the same is true for humans, as long as you don't cut out all of your fat.
 
Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
Originally posted by: Legend
Low fat diets are ideal? lol. They haven't got a clue about health.
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They've done a lot of studies on rats and for rats, it seems true that low fat diets are best for longevity. And there's a lot of evidence that the same is true for humans, as long as you don't cut out all of your fat.
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Your body needs omega 3 and omega 6 fats for optimal health. Brain, hormones, heart, cholesterol levels, cell membranes, skin, eyes, etc.

I eat tons of olive oil, fish oil, and nuts, and I have excellent body weight, cholesterol (both LDL and HDL), and blood pressure.



A diet deficient in fat and high in unhealthy carbs will increase cholesterol, body fat, etc.
 
Originally posted by: Legend
Low fat diets are ideal? lol. They haven't got a clue about health.
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There is a huge difference between no fat, low fat, and a regular person's diet. You seem to imply low fat = no fat. You need ~30% of your calories from fat. That is low compared to most diets now.
 
Originally posted by: Legend
Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
Originally posted by: Legend
Low fat diets are ideal? lol. They haven't got a clue about health.
Click to expand...

They've done a lot of studies on rats and for rats, it seems true that low fat diets are best for longevity. And there's a lot of evidence that the same is true for humans, as long as you don't cut out all of your fat.
Click to expand...

Your body needs omega 3 and omega 6 fats for optimal health. Brain, hormones, heart, cholesterol levels, cell membranes, skin, eyes, etc.

I eat tons of olive oil, fish oil, and nuts, and I have excellent body weight, cholesterol (both LDL and HDL), and blood pressure.



A diet deficient in fat and high in unhealthy carbs will increase cholesterol, body fat, etc.
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I think that they assume that if people are eating a high fat diet that it's mostly saturated fat. It's too much of an assumption on their part, but a low fat diet is better than one full of saturated fats.

 
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