(Here's something to think about.) I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, she said I was doing fairly well for my age. (I am past fifty three).A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking her, 'Do you think I'll live to retire?'She asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer, wine or hard liquor?''Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!'Then she asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?''I said, 'Not much... My former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!''Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, boating, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?''No, I don't,' I said.She asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?''No,' I said...She looked at me and said, 'Then, why do you even give a shit?
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Will I live to Retire?
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