[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by JP

Scientific studies are constantly skewed to who is doing them. You can't believe them all. Lets's see....Coffee is good, coffee is bad; margarine is good, margarine is bad; vitamins are good, vitamins are bad; this is good, this is bad. It just goes on and on.

Good genes, common sense and moderation will get you just as far as most enhancements or restrictions the current "scientific study" is claiming will extend your life.

I think you're right JP. Common sense goes a long way. I do believe the studies that say that having a supportive circle of good friends is one of the best ways to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think you're right JP. Common sense goes a long way. I do believe the studies that say that having a supportive circle of good friends is one of the best ways to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

I agree that having good friends to support you goes a long way towards good health. If it weren't for a spinal injury that required very extensive and invasive surgery, I would be considered to be in very good health.

I have already achieved an age far in excess of both of my parents and three of my four grandparents --- due mostly to advances in treating heart conditions. Medicine overcame genetics.

In the mean time I again had shrimp, salmon and mixed veggies for dinner. Didn't ask where they came from.

[JP]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think you're right JP. Common sense goes a long way. I do believe the studies that say that having a supportive circle of good friends is one of the best ways to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

I totally agree and think that a supportive circle of friends is critical to a happy, healthy life. I feel so fortunate to have the good friends I have.

My diet may not be the greatest but my friends are!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by JP

I totally agree and think that a supportive circle of friends is critical to a happy, healthy life. I feel so fortunate to have the good friends I have.

My diet may not be the greatest but my friends are!

That's a great sentiment!

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think you're right JP. Common sense goes a long way. I do believe the studies that say that having a supportive circle of good friends is one of the best ways to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

I just heard a report on the radio that said, "being overweight is a socially transmitted disease." If your friends are overweight because they eat big portions of the wrong foods, the chances are you will follow their example.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I just heard a report on the radio that said, "being overweight is a socially transmitted disease." If your friends are overweight because they eat big portions of the wrong foods, the chances are you will follow their example.

When people have a supportive circle of friends, it is very probable that some are thin, some are fat, and some are in between. Most of us on this site are Wrinklies that have already decided our eating philosophy. I don't think you have to be concerned that we will be unduly influenced by what friends eat.

Happy New Years VPL. Get out there and attend the Singles Party!! I truly hope you have more fun and less worry in 2014.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

When people have a supportive circle of friends, it is very probable that some are thin, some are fat, and some are in between. Most of us on this site are Wrinklies that have already decided our eating philosophy. I don't think you have to be concerned that we will be unduly influenced by what friends eat.

Happy New Years VPL. Get out there and attend the Singles Party!! I truly hope you have more fun and less worry in 2014.

Me worry? Happy New Year, Barefoot.

[Barefoot]

VPL, there are a lot of people who would like to meet you. Why don't you consider attending one of the monthly TOTV luncheons at Crispers, just around the corner from your house! Reminders about the meeting are always posted on TOTV in advance.