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What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?

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By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News

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Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care.

Hmmm, could it be that there is something wrong with the advice and treatments people are getting from the health care system?

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How to maximise health/lifespan ?

Watch me for a week....and do the opposite of everything I do.

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Fasting adds life to one's health span. "A complete fast is a complete and literal denial of self. It is the truest prayer. A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and, to that extent, sets the soul free" - Mahatma Gandhi

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The problem in the US would appear to be obesity and lack of exercise.

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Hmmm, could it be that there is something wrong with the advice and treatments people are getting from the health care system?

Since the people that have a lower life expectancy are much more likely to NOT follow the advice and treatment from the health care system it is easy to see the problem is not the advice but the people following an easier, more pleasurable lifestyle that have a negative impact in their health.

Fasting adds life to one's health span

Depending on the specific case, recent studies seem to indicate this is beneficial after certain ages, but may be detrimental on young people.

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Wick's pencil

Hmmm, could it be that there is something wrong with the advice and treatments people are getting from the health care system?

Tsk tsk.... are you suggesting that those "world-wide experts and respected institutions" that inform the official health care system might be wrong?

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