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ultralite001

(2,798 posts)

3. If it's not broken...

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 08:02 PM

Jun 15

Don't fix it...

Here's to another healthy decade or two or three for many of us...

[free of the stresses of the Mango Mussolini]...

Now in my 7th decade, I'm thinking of learning to dance [an activity frowned upon by my recently departed partner]...
I'm also looking into singing w/ the Resistance... They contacted me overnight, so I will check it out... The garden is
beginning to produce, so that will keep me busy. I'm working on some weather coding projects... I' m wishing I had
a bike to ride...Hank, our goofy dog, just turned 3 + is a lively companion. My kids + grandkids seem to be thriving...
Music + the arts seem to sustain us all..To be so blessed astounds me each + every day...Folks here continue to
inspire + for that I thank you all...

Shall we dance???

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At 85 and healthy? Why more medicine may do more harm [View all] erronis Jun 15 OP

"... there is a specific harm in converting a healthy older adult into a medical project." Pinback Jun 15 #1

My goal is to be on no medications bamagal62 Jun 15 #14

Good for you! erronis Jun 15 #16

I think longevity is like diarrhea, it runs in your genes. multigraincracker Jun 15 #2

My mom's side of the family bamagal62 Jun 15 #8

Moving is key. bamagal62 Jun 15 #12

Just because I'm watching it and it fits with your comment - look up "Perfect Days" erronis Jun 15 #17

I need to watch. bamagal62 Jun 15 #21

I'm 76 and run 3 to 5 miles 3 to 4 days a week. multigraincracker Jun 15 #22

Saw a film about Japanese heart health. multigraincracker Jun 15 #24

Natto? bamagal62 Jun 15 #26

I eat all kinds of fermented food and drinks. multigraincracker Jun 15 #27

You should suss out bamagal62 Jun 15 #33

Co-ops frequently sell natto. And miso and other fermented products. erronis Jun 16 #34

If it's not broken... ultralite001 Jun 15 #3

Wow - that took me back at least 60 years. erronis Jun 15 #4

Omg cate94 Jun 15 #15

I'm blessed with ADHD. multigraincracker Jun 15 #28

I would argue that the age should be 75 not 85. kellytore Jun 15 #5

At my last annual checkup, my young doctor said, Pinback Jun 15 #6

Same here. Just glad I went to the eye doctor. multigraincracker Jun 15 #29

My uncle died bamagal62 Jun 15 #9

I'm very sorry to hear that. It can happen at any age, but we get a lot of them as we age. erronis Jun 15 #18

I will say this was many years ago before it became routine. bamagal62 Jun 15 #23

A thought provoking OP..... anciano Jun 15 #7

I so agree! bamagal62 Jun 15 #10

And when the opponent flips over his winning card. erronis Jun 15 #11

The cards are shuffled randomly. You only multigraincracker Jun 15 #30

I admit to HEAVY confirmation bias in favor of the article... TygrBright Jun 15 #13

I like your philosophy. erronis Jun 15 #20

I'd rather deal with the pain than take pain pills. multigraincracker Jun 15 #31

I'm comfortable with my mortality. Dr. T Jun 15 #19

Regarding colonoscopy, I've wondered whether the damage to the microbiome from the prep... lostnfound Jun 15 #25

I never minded getting one. My brother multigraincracker Jun 15 #32

Two book recommendations if anyone is interested. llmart Thursday #35

Thank you - I will look into both. erronis Thursday #36

I found them quite interesting. llmart Thursday #37