Genetics is extremely important

[Bornstarch]

Back in the 80s, we had this family friend who's always coming over for parties. I remember the other adults talking about how he won't live long because he smoked cigarettes so much. He was a VERY heavy drinker, and he drank Coca Cola like it was water. 40 years later, he's now in his early 90s and pretty much everyone else is dead. His wife died awhile back. He lives by himself, he still drives, still smoking, still drinking.. still drink Coke like it's water. He hasn't lost his mental acuity. He's still very sharp for someone in his 90s. The people who talked shit about him lived much healthier lifestyles, they were self conscious on what they ate and drank.. and now they're all gone. I'm extremely impressed whenever I talk to him because of how sharp he still is.

 

[LEWIS540]

The outliers always prove the point.

 

[Noveltymortar]

Some people do seem to be gifted with cast iron genetics but for most of us it will be a losing bet if we think we can get away with disregarding our health.

 

[Sakuraba'sEar]

If I lived like that, It wouldn't be good for me though

Genetically, I'm prone to alcoholism and fighting systems of governance

So I have to live in a way that helps alleviate that

 

[Madmick]

 

[Domitian]

This thread gave me hope TS. God Bless you.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I'll smoke to that

 

[Sweater of AV]

None of that happened.

 

[Bobby00]

Just how life goes. Some smoke and get to 90, others die of lung cancer without ever having had a cigarette.

 

[HoiceNJuicy]

 

[Brom Bones]

Conclusive proof that smoking, drinking alcohol and "Coke like it's water" will extend your life.

Thanks TS. I'll jump on all 3 of those habits post-haste!

 

[fungi]

Sherdog has claimed its share of victims...

 

[ufcfan4]

Like anything else, it’s the combination of behavior and genetics. I don’t think any of us knows just how much each component contributes and it almost assuredly varies from person to person. Unfortunately there are cases of people who take very good care of themselves, seem to be very active and fit, who die suddenly. There are also very fortunate cases of people who just seem to have “Adonis DNA” as a certain hard-partying actor once put it, and can hang in there despite adverse environmental circumstances or actions.

Since we don’t know how the equation will work out for each of us, it’s probably far better to err on the side of caution and moderation.

 

[ufcfan4]

Meredith was the best part of those movies.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Genetics are important for sure.

But eating and drinking is just a a fraction of health... Stress, sleep quality and overall giving a fuck about things kill you sooner too.

 

[EndlessCritic]

My dad is proof of this.

Smoked multiple packs of cigarettes per day since his teens. Massive alcohol abuser. Tons of weed. Noted he always limited his cocaine consumption to 4 times a year. Relatively poor diet. Virtually no exercise.

He just turned 70 with no significant health issues.

 

[Spounman]

Back in the 80s, we had this family friend who's always coming over for parties. I remember the other adults talking about how he won't live long because he smoked cigarettes so much. He was a VERY heavy drinker, and he drank Coca Cola like it was water. 40 years later, he's now in his early 90s and pretty much everyone else is dead. His wife died awhile back. He lives by himself, he still drives, still smoking, still drinking.. still drink Coke like it's water. He hasn't lost his mental acuity. He's still very sharp for someone in his 90s. The people who talked shit about him lived much healthier lifestyles, they were self conscious on what they ate and drank.. and now they're all gone. I'm extremely impressed whenever I talk to him because of how sharp he still is.

Is your friend John Daly?

 

[Patrick Jane]

This thread is a perfect opportunity to say "Lol at losers taking care of their health instead of just having superior genetics".

 

[Sakuraba'sEar]

 

[Fedorgasm]

My grandfather was a smoker and heavy drinker his entire life and he finally got lung cancer at 78 and that took him.

I often wonder how long he would've lived had he not been a smoker.

Oddly enough, my dad was also a life long smoker and drinker and he pretty much drank himself to death at 78.

So I think my odds of making it past 78 are pretty good since I don't have those destructive behaviors.