In this month's podcast we discuss the solution to the following quiz:
If you had always lived a "fitting" life (e.g., avoid soda and alcohol, avoid junk food, avoid smoking, avoid the sun, are hygienic, get regular sleep, maintain a loving family, avoid physical risks, etc), then how much longer would you be expected to live? Choose nearest answer.— Statistical Ideas (@salilstatistics) July 16, 2018
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The bottom line is you have complete choice and ability to work as hard as possible, being as healthy as you can. Somewhat counter-acting the variation of your genetic pre-disposition or bad residual luck, and allowing yourself to enjoy far more later years. Be optimistic; and start today.
Actuarial scientists would argue, or so I have heard from one, that for heart conditions in particular, ~90% of your heart health is dictated by the physical activity in your youth. So if you played sports and whatnot in your youth that will pay dividends for the rest of your life. Picking up physical fitness latter in life has laws of diminishing returns, hence why whole life insurance policies are priced the way they are
ReplyDeletegood point about early-life exercise! unsure what you mean about whole life insurance.
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