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1 per 6000 is centenarian - Dr. Thomas Perls is an elder stats man - The Boston Globe
Dr. Thomas Perls is an elder stats man - The Boston Globe:
Mar 23, 2009 2009 Globe Newspaper Company
Retrieved from http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/03/23/elder_stats_man/
"When I first started studying centenarians in 1994, they were rare. There were about 1 per 10,000 in the US population. Now it's easy to find them. It's 1 per 6,000."
"Over 90 percent of them are functionally independent well into their 90s, despite the fact that many of them had age-related diseases. Their ability to cope with diseases was phenomenal. We want to understand the underlying mechanism of that so other people can do the same thing."
Mar 23, 2009 2009 Globe Newspaper Company
Retrieved from http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/03/23/elder_stats_man/
"When I first started studying centenarians in 1994, they were rare. There were about 1 per 10,000 in the US population. Now it's easy to find them. It's 1 per 6,000."
"Over 90 percent of them are functionally independent well into their 90s, despite the fact that many of them had age-related diseases. Their ability to cope with diseases was phenomenal. We want to understand the underlying mechanism of that so other people can do the same thing."
Daily Flossing Can Add 6.4 Years To Your Life
Daily Flossing Can Add 6.4 Years To Your Life:
2000 21st Century Dental
Daily Flossing Can Add 6.4 Years To Your Life
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As the Baby Boom generation ages there is more and more concern about the cost of care for the future aged... and, in fact, aging in general. For a generation that swore they would never want to live to be more than 30 this generation is approaching and passing 50 all the while hoping for many more years. Thirty is a distant memory.
Partly to satisfy this concern for such a large part of our citizenry, there are a slew of books, seminars, and tapes about how to stay healthier and live longer. One of the most recent and most interesting is a book by Michael F. Roizen, MD. Dr. Roizen's book is called "RealAge", and the general concept is to calculate how old a person is actually (compared to averages and actuarial tables) based to a great degree upon choices he/she makes about lifestyle, eating, exercise, etc.
In particular, there is a section on dental health, and I quote, "These studies show that the presence of periodontal diseases, diseases most common in people with tooth loss, actually affects longevity. The best of these studies done at Emory University with the Centers for Disease Control, indicated that people with gingivitis and periodontitis have a mortality rate that is 23 percent to 46 percent higher than those who don't... why? They are linked to increased rates of cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as to an increase in mortality from other causes, such as infections. '
On flossing, the book states that, "Flossing your teeth daily can make your arteries younger. The probable reason: Flossing helps keep your immune system young... the same bacteria that cause periodontal disease also trigger an immune response, inflammation, that causes the arteries to swell. The swelling of the arterial walls results in a constriction of blood flow that can lead to a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease. Other studies have shown that periodontal disease leads to a higher white blood cell count, which is an indicator that the immune system is under increased stress.... Poor oral hygiene and particularly increased tooth loss are important indicators of your risk. The fewer teeth you have, the greater your risk of gum infections."
Top Longevity Calculators and Tests
Longevity Calculator Reviews - Top Longevity Calculators and Tests:
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Top Longevity Calculators and Longevity Tests - Review
Find Out How Long You Will Live
From Mark Stibich, Ph.D., former About.com Guide
Updated June 24, 2008
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A lot of longevity calculators are out there. I decided to do a systematic test. I found a willing friend and had him use a few longevity calculators. We made a note of his life expectancy, the experience of the test and what recommendations were given. Overall, results varied from my friend's life expectancy being 84 to 96.2 (he liked that one best). These tests are based on real numbers, but lots of assumptions are made. Focus not on the actual number of years, but on understanding which of your habits are healthy (and you should keep) and which ones you should change.
1. RealAge - The Biggest and Best Longevity Calculator
On RealAge, my friend scored a "biological age" 11.7 years younger than his calendar age. Add that to the average life expectancy of about 78 for an overall life expectancy of 89.7. The RealAge test took about 20 minutes and additional pieces of information were needed (cholesterol scores, blood pressure numbers and even vitamin contents). My friend said he had to pay a lot of attention to questions and read the test carefully. The results page gave detailed and helpful suggestions.2. The "Vitality Compass" Longevity Calculator
This longevity calculator was the favorite of my tester. It gave him a life expectancy of 96.2. It took only 4 minutes to complete and he didn't need any additional information (like cholesterol levels). The test has a nice visual display and works great with updated, fresh graphics. The data gathered is based on a book (called "Blue Zones") that focuses on research from 4 areas of the world where people tend to live longer and healthier than expected. It offers a support community and should soon have programs to help you make change.3. Living to 100's Longevity Calculator
"Living to 100" is a book and a website by Thomas Perls. The longevity calculator is based on research that he did in the New England Centenarian Study. My test user scored a life expectancy of 84 years and could improve by 12.5 years if he followed certain recommendations. Overall, this longevity calculator took 5 minutes to complete. The report was good, but it lacked resources to help make changes after getting the results.4. EONS - Longevity Calculator and Social Networking for Boomers
The EONS test (EONS is a social networking community targeting boomers) is really the same as the "Living to 100" longevity calculator. It has more resources than the "Living to 100" calculator. My friend's results were the same -- a life expectancy of 84 with more than 12 additional years if he made some changes.5. The NMFN Longevity Game - Longevity Calculator Using Insurance Data
This "longevity game" took about 2 minutes to play. It had fun graphics that changed the look of a person as the user answered each question. It gave my friend a life expectancy of 90. There were little to no helpful suggestions, explanations or recommendations. Some of the questions were unclear -- my friend said he had to guess a bit at the best choice. This longevity calculator is popular and is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.What Were Your Test Results?
Click on the link above and go to the forum to report your test results from the different longevity calculators. What do you think? Do these calculators really work or is it all just hype?
Longevity Calculator Reviews
More Longevity Tools
Life Expectancy Calculator - Dr Thomas Perls livingto100.com
About.com: http://www.livingto100.com/:
5 minute test with sections on Personal, Nutrition, Lifestyle, Medical
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Life Expectancy Calculator by Dr Thomas Perls M.D., M.P.H.
Life expectancy
Life expectancy:
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Life expectancy
Life expectancy is the number of years a person would be expected to live, starting from birth (life expectancy at birth) or at age 65 (life expectancy at age 65), based on the mortality statistics for a given observation period. A widely used indicator of the health of a population, life expectancy measures quantity rather than quality of life.
Importance of indicator
Life expectancy at birth reflects the overall mortality of a population. It summarizes the mortality pattern that prevails across all age groups - children and adolescents, adults and the elderly1.
Background
The steady increase in life expectancy over the past centuries has been attributed to improved nutrition, better hygiene, access to safe drinking water, effective birth control and immunization and other medical interventions2.
At every stage of the life cycle, males are more likely than females to die. This difference, evident since industrialization, has created a gender gap in life expectancy2.
By 2031, average life expectancy in Canada is projected to have risen to 81.9 for males and 86.0 for females, with the gap between the sexes continuing to narrow3.
People with lower incomes, those living in poorer neighbourhoods, and people residing in the Inuit-inhabited areas tend to have shorter life expectancies4, 5, 6, 7 than do other Canadians.
Although life expectancy is increasing, not all years will necessarily be spent in full health; on average, Canadians can expect to spend 70 of 80 years in good health4.
Compared with other OECD countries, Canadian males and females have long life expectancies (78 and 83 years, respectively, in 2005). By comparison, Hungary ranked lowest for males at less than 69 years, while Iceland ranked highest (79 years). For females, Turkey ranked lowest at 74 years, and Japan ranked highest at 86 years.8.
Longevity Calculators and Longevity Tests Reviews
Longevity Calculators and Longevity Tests Reviews:
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Longevity Calculators and Longevity Tests Reviews
Longevity calculators are a great way to see what influences your life expectancy. Take these brief tests to learn how long you will live and what factors can increase your longevity and life expectancy. From RealAge to the Vitality Compass, these tools will help you make a plan for a long, healthy life.
Can Aging Be Predicted?
Can online calculators predict your aging? Can you simply fill out a form and have a computer tell you what your aging is like? Well, sort of. There are lots of life expectancy and longevity tests available, but what they tell you about aging isn't always what it seems.
Longevity Calculator - Living to 100
The Living to 100 Longevity Test and Calculator is one of the more comprehensive calculators. The main author, Thomas Perls, is an MD who wrote a book called "Living to 100." This test is similar to health risk assessments and gives suggestions for increasing your longevity and life expectancy.
The Longevity Game from NMFN
The longevity game is a longevity and life expectancy calculator. Fill in the information as you take this longevity test. You'll find out how long you can expect to live and (more importantly) what lifestyle changes you can make to add years to your life. Go play the longevity game and use this longevity calculator to find your life expectancy.
EONS Longevity Calculator Review
The EONS Longevity Test and Calculator is the same as the "Living to 100" longevity calculator. The main author, Thomas Perls, is an MD who wrote a book called "Living to 100." This test is similar to health risk assessments and gives suggestions for increasing your longevity and life expectancy. The EONS website has licensed to use in their "Boomer Community".
The RealAge Test Review
The RealAge longevity and life expectancy test is the most comprehensive health and longevity quiz available. Learn how this longevity calculator can help you increase the number of healthy years in your life.
The Vitality Compass by Blue Zones - A Longevity Calculator
Blues Zones refer to places in the world where people live longer than expected. The Vitality Compass on bluezones.com will ask you 35 questions to determine not only how long you will live, but how long you will live healthy. Blue Zones is based on research for a book by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic contributor.
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