Will baby boomers live much longer than expected?
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Apparently Millennials will live longer due to cycling. Unless they get hit by cars.
Cyclists by age in US in 2018:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/227415/number-of-cyclists-and-bike-riders-usa/
Cyclists by age in US in 2018:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/227415/number-of-cyclists-and-bike-riders-usa/
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Never underestimate the incentive for baby boomers to live longer just to spite those who say, "Hey Boomer!"
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Eatin dust...
I'm at the tail end of the baby boomer generation, and I'll be honest there's a lot of baby boomers who are 10-15 years older than me who are totally bonked.
One thing I have hypothesized is that when the baby boomers are gone, myself included... There's going to be a lot of "toys" a lot of adult toys a lot of recreational toys a lot of toys that will make absolutely no sense but nevertheless retain a high dollar value... and all these toys are all going to be available for the next Generation(s) to enjoy or toss in the landfill.
One thing I have hypothesized is that when the baby boomers are gone, myself included... There's going to be a lot of "toys" a lot of adult toys a lot of recreational toys a lot of toys that will make absolutely no sense but nevertheless retain a high dollar value... and all these toys are all going to be available for the next Generation(s) to enjoy or toss in the landfill.
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Yesterday a sad report came out. Covid has already chopped off a year for whites and 3 years for blacks.
We'll be lucky if that's all, after it's done.
We'll be lucky if that's all, after it's done.
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I'm at the tail end of the baby boomer generation, and I'll be honest there's a lot of baby boomers who are 10-15 years older than me who are totally bonked.
One thing I have hypothesized is that when the baby boomers are gone, myself included... There's going to be a lot of "toys" a lot of adult toys a lot of recreational toys a lot of toys that will make absolutely no sense but nevertheless retain a high dollar value... and all these toys are all going to be available for the next Generation(s) to enjoy or toss in the landfill.
One thing I have hypothesized is that when the baby boomers are gone, myself included... There's going to be a lot of "toys" a lot of adult toys a lot of recreational toys a lot of toys that will make absolutely no sense but nevertheless retain a high dollar value... and all these toys are all going to be available for the next Generation(s) to enjoy or toss in the landfill.
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I’m past that !
From my adolescence, always thought that I would ride to the Big clouds in the sky before 68 yo, (69 if really fortunate), but I’m now in my early 70s, and still kicking (and riding, rowing, paddling, hiking and salt water swimming with my friends) and even with a few serious physically challenged health issues and a few near death events (proudly wear scars from the notorious, high-risk “family amusement venue, Action Park” in New Jersey adventures and lived to talk about it), I’m Still here.
I’m on borrowed time, and the clock is reportedly ticking (although I can no longer hear it so well) !! YES !!
I’m on borrowed time, and the clock is reportedly ticking (although I can no longer hear it so well) !! YES !!
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From my observation living in Charlotte North Carolina, this time of year I see "mostly" people over, say, 40 years of age riding with maybe half of those being over "55-ish". I see almost no children riding bikes. I am 62 now and that is a stark difference from when I was a kid. When I was a kid, ALL kids had bikes and that's how we got to Jimmy's house.
My other observation is that there "seems" to be a "decline" over-all in younger adults exercising regularly. Before you bash me, I said a decline, not that no young adults are exercising. I think us Baby Boomers who got on the exercise train when we were young have continued and it has kept us healthier than our parents. Hence, many Baby Boomers are living longer.
My other observation is that there "seems" to be a "decline" over-all in younger adults exercising regularly. Before you bash me, I said a decline, not that no young adults are exercising. I think us Baby Boomers who got on the exercise train when we were young have continued and it has kept us healthier than our parents. Hence, many Baby Boomers are living longer.
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...and If they did Not luck out with genetics, and are Still riding, then what ? I ask because my dad died from stomach cancer in his mid-thirties.
...and he died The Same Month that I was Born, and I have his genes. My point is that even when the cards were not dealt in my favor, it did not seem to matter all that much, given the logical heart-healthy diet and life-style adjustments that I have embraced.
It IS Still a roll of the dice for some.
Point made the hard way.
...and he died The Same Month that I was Born, and I have his genes. My point is that even when the cards were not dealt in my favor, it did not seem to matter all that much, given the logical heart-healthy diet and life-style adjustments that I have embraced.
It IS Still a roll of the dice for some.
Point made the hard way.
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I went to a testing center on Monday to get a covid test. They took my vitals, and then became concerned that my resting pulse was only 55. They were so concerned about my pulse that they brought over a PA to check me.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
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I went to a testing center on Monday to get a covid test. They took my vitals, and then became concerned that my resting pulse was only 55. They were so concerned about my pulse that they brought over a PA to check me.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
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I went to a testing center on Monday to get a covid test. They took my vitals, and then became concerned that my resting pulse was only 55. They were so concerned about my pulse that they brought over a PA to check me.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
- I explained that I am a lifelong runner and cyclist and they finally let me take the covid test.
- I didnt realize that 55 was so far below average in the general population. Lance Armstrongs pulse is in the 40s.
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Main reason is that the higher mortality experienced in the last year is not expected to continue into the future. But that is exactly what is assumed in the underlying calculations of that study.
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New tech and old problems
I expect life expectancy to fall in spite of promising new tech. Rapamycin, senolytics, etc might add 5 to 10% to health span, but opiate overdoses and type 2 diabetes kill thousands. For those interested and dedicated to fitness 100 years of quality life is more realistic than ever. Unfortunately sick people are very profitable. The sheer number of people on this planet means non perishable food such as refined carbs and hydrogenated oils will remain major parts of the average diet. But why be average? I will be eating veggies from my wife's garden. I hope to see y'all on the bike trails when I'm 95.
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Yup
From my observation living in Charlotte North Carolina, this time of year I see "mostly" people over, say, 40 years of age riding with maybe half of those being over "55-ish". I see almost no children riding bikes. I am 62 now and that is a stark difference from when I was a kid. When I was a kid, ALL kids had bikes and that's how we got to Jimmy's house.
My other observation is that there "seems" to be a "decline" over-all in younger adults exercising regularly. Before you bash me, I said a decline, not that no young adults are exercising. I think us Baby Boomers who got on the exercise train when we were young have continued and it has kept us healthier than our parents. Hence, many Baby Boomers are living longer.
My other observation is that there "seems" to be a "decline" over-all in younger adults exercising regularly. Before you bash me, I said a decline, not that no young adults are exercising. I think us Baby Boomers who got on the exercise train when we were young have continued and it has kept us healthier than our parents. Hence, many Baby Boomers are living longer.
The local bike shop owner here said that is worrisome that they'll be no new customers because they dont use bikes these kids coming up??
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I just saw this topic. I didn't read all 5 pages to get up to date. However, I work at a place that makes insulin. We often have training about how hard life can be for type 2's and the typical outcomes. This training often includes how many people are diabetic or undiagnosed. The chart is not flattering in the pattern, increasing. All age ranges. Basically following the trend of obesity.
I say that to mean, I do not believe boomers will live longer than expected if you actually research and look into the data to form the "estimate" of life expectancy. I wish the prognosis was better. Care is improving on that front with the goal to get people diagnosed early, and onto diet/exercise programs instead of too late and on a lifetime of medication.
I can see however if you look at data sets that paint a horror story of life expectancy that the outcome in the end might end up better.
But, with the incidence of disease on the rise, it's tough in the short term to expect the prognosis to have a miracle turnaround. I hope it does! But, it isn't yet.
This also is not to exclude older or younger generations from the metric or data set. It appears to apply to most of the range of ages.
I say that to mean, I do not believe boomers will live longer than expected if you actually research and look into the data to form the "estimate" of life expectancy. I wish the prognosis was better. Care is improving on that front with the goal to get people diagnosed early, and onto diet/exercise programs instead of too late and on a lifetime of medication.
I can see however if you look at data sets that paint a horror story of life expectancy that the outcome in the end might end up better.
But, with the incidence of disease on the rise, it's tough in the short term to expect the prognosis to have a miracle turnaround. I hope it does! But, it isn't yet.
This also is not to exclude older or younger generations from the metric or data set. It appears to apply to most of the range of ages.
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So, When was the last time that “Let’s Pretend...” phrase, with few exceptions, or word or concept, was used by someone, Anyone that You can remember, except when referring to the boomers ?
The imagination today, in my opinion, may, to many, has been supplanted/replaced by the “WOW” factor and, high and higher energy-driven-experience expectations, so that the present reality needs (Must) Deliver for the Combined Visual, Aural and Tactile sensory overload for even the most trivial of any cause/effects ? And then, to Even catch the person”s attention, let alone a response, other than to move their thumb over their digital device, or save the finger effort altogether and just “instruct” the robot to perform the desired task.
Example: Just try Operating the windshield wipers on a new vehicle, without taking the 6-week “training instruction course”, now available on whatever media platform you choose. You can rely on the automatic sensing circuits to activate the wipers. Of course you can...
So many assumptions...
So the next time you get behind the wheel of an unfamiliar vehicle, and you experience a thunderstorm without any warning or “training”
...Not to Worry...
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG ?
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It's physical work but it's not in the same league as something like blacksmithing or digging. It's still a lot more tiring to do than sitting at a desk. Even then I see a fair mix in ages when it comes to manual labour here - There were some landscapers working on my neighbours place today which was an older guy who delivered the digger, talked to the client and then left whilst 2 guys in their low 20's did a full day of work.