Dr. Oz had an expert on today’s show who discussed the markers that could potentially extend your lifespan to more than 100 years of age.

Most of the people in the audience and that I know DO care about their Quality of Life in their later years. They don’t want to live longer unless they remain healthy and enjoy vitality.

The markers for extension of one’s Life were the obvious ones: not smoking, getting regular exercise, eating well, being in good relationships, having decent genetics, and more of the common denominators that are being studied by researchers in Longevity.

I was surprised that one cigarette would cost you five years. I can understand smoking a pack for years taking its toll on your years, but one cigarette? Wow!

I guess you’ll have to go to the alternative electronic cigarettes to be safe! We recently watched the movie, “The Tourist” where Johnnie Depp was smoking an e-cigarette and refused a normal smoke. I liked that. It’s good product positioning in a major flick!

I wish that the experts on Dr. Oz had made more of a big deal about healthy food choices. One bite of beef can be more damaging than one cigarette… One serving of organic dark leafy greens can do more than a bottle of supplements… When are the experts going to talk about the importance of pure water? Next year perhaps…

OK…Dr. Oz and his cohorts will have to adapt their medical methods to people who live longer, need medical intervention less often, and insist upon going to physicians who specialize in Longevity. That’s going to change the curriculum in all medical schools.

I was a little perplexed that the expert said that attitude had a minor effect upon one’s Longevity. I happen to know that ATTITUDE plays a pivotal role in people’s lives when it comes to Wellness and long life. In fact, it dictates how it all manifests over the course of your Lifetime. It is far more important than people have been led to believe on Dr. Oz. Trust me on this point…

Attitude is EVERYTHING!

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