We Might Live to 125 Years says University of Georgia

[Mike]

Interesting statement, according to the story that I read
yesterday, we who were born in Britain in the 1940s could
live to be 125 years old, researchers at the University of
Georgia, have studied the British population, going back
hundreds of years, to see what their longevity has been
and what they could deduce for the future, life span of
both men and women.

I have always said that I am aiming at 150, but who knows!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/...scientists-predict-near-maximum-lifespan.html

Mike.

 

[Paladin1950]

Years ago, I heard/read that the human body was made to last 120 years. But of course, from birth, your parents and yourself, have to constantly keep you healthy by staying away from things like cigarettes, soda, alcohol, & drugs.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

But of course you have to keep healthy by staying away from things like cigarettes, soda, alcohol, & drugs.

And who wants to do that?

 

[jujube]

Nooooooooo..........

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Being alive for 120 years does not mean 'living' for 120 years. It all depends on the quality of life. I remember mom on her 88th. I said I wished she lived well into her 90s. She said, "Oh god, I hope not". I'm 77 and getting to know what she meant.

 

[Don M.]

There's a huge difference between "Living" and "Existing". I would not want to be around if life consisted of endless health issues that destroy the ability to enjoy living.

 

[Sassycakes]

No thank you ! I do not want to live that long. I had 2 Aunts that did after they were 100 and 101. They outlived their children, that isn't something I would ever want.