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Living Past 100: Insights from Centenarians on a Long, Healthy Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

They routinely do not exercise. 2012 Apr;67(4):395-405. Let’s look at what happens when you get the basics right at age 50: Not smoking Normal BMI Being Active Minimising Alcohol Good Diet Getting these fundamentals right means the average lifespan extends dramatically. 2012 Apr;67(4):395-405. They often smoke.

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Do Statins Cause Diabetes?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

In addition to elevated fasting glucose, there are many other risk factors for developing diabetes, including: Metabolic syndrome BMI > 30 (Obese category) Elevated HBA1c - Not in the diabetes category but above normal. 2012 Aug 11;380(9841):565-71. Statin therapy is a very reliable method of achieving that goal. 109.868299.