Take the Quiz!
Answer all quiz questions as truthfully as possible - in other words, as far as you know. Do not guess. Start at 79 years old, then add or subtract years based on counting your answers for each item. Your completed (final) score is a rough estimate of your current life expectancy.
1. Where is your ancestral home? (if not specified, enter a rating of 0). US = minus 2. Austria-United Kingdom = minus 1. Canada-France-Italy = 0. Australia-Singapore-Sweden = plus 2. Japan = plus 3. FACT: changes in the life expectancy of a nation due to genetic and cultural differences.
2. What is your gender? Female = plus 1. Male = minus 2. FACT: Life expectancy favors the female sex, regardless of culture.
3. Do you have an annual physical examination? Yes = plus 3. No = minus 3. FACT: Many diseases (cancer, hypertension) in later life are asymptomatic, go unnoticed and untreated.
4. Do you have parents, grandparents or great grandchildren who lived up to 85-odd? Add 2 for each 85-plus-relative. FACT: Studies show that long-lived parents tend to produce long-lived children.
5. Do you volunteer on a weekly basis? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 1.
FACT: Research confirms that the attention of volunteers is focused on ourselves and on others.
6. Do you live alone? Yes = minus 3. No = 0. FACT: Adults who live alone tend to be less fed, more isolated and less educated.
7. Can you laugh and learn from your mistakes? Yes = plus 1. No = minus 3. FACT: Laughter, humility and positive attitudes are associated with increased longevity.
8. Do you have a trustee who listens to your closest concerns? Yes = plus 1. No = minus 2.
FACT: Advocates offer emotional catharsis and a sense of personal value for those in crisis.
9. Do you do daily mental exercises such as puzzles, games, training, or problem solving? Yes = plus 4. No = 0. FACT: Individuals who constantly challenge their mind suffer less cognitive impairment.
10. Do you participate in any form of daily aerobic exercise, such as swimming, jogging or cycling? Yes = plus 2. No = 0. FACT: Exercise with a single pulse of the heart strengthens the heart and increases metabolism.
11. Do you eat a balanced diet, including fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 3. FACT: Balanced diets have a lower risk of both genetic and culture-related diseases.
12. Do you smoke a pack of cigarettes daily? Yes = minus 5 for men, minus 10 for women. No = 0. FACT: Smoking causes about half a million deaths from cancer and lung every year.
13. Who do you live, work or spend time with smokers? Yes = minus 1 for men, minus 2 for women. No = 0. FACT: Although it is believed that a close relationship with smokers reduces a person’s life expectancy by one year, recent studies show that this association can shorten life expectancy by two years.
14. Does your body find weight "yo-yo" when you continue and get out of the diet? Yes = minus 5. No = 0. FACT: Unorthodox dieting schemes strengthen the heart and immune system, increasing the risk of disease.
15. Do you have a pet? Yes = plus 2. No = 0. FACT: Peer-reviewed scientific journals essentially support the longevity of the advantages of a pet partnership. (Note. Avoid exotic pets such as parrots, monkeys, reptiles or rodents.
16. When writing, which hand do you use? Left = minus 1. Right = 0. Life is stressful for left-handers living in a world made at right hand. FACT: Lefties live in a world where most objects are for the right people. Items such as scissors, pencil sharpeners, doorways and openers can rarely be used for left-handers.
17. How high are you? For every inch of your height greater than 5 inches, subtract six months. FACT: Size does matter, but could not have thought.
18. Do you belong to any religious group, and do you practice your faith? Yes = plus 2. No = 0. FACT: Visiting physical and spiritual needs reduces morbidity and mortality.
19. Do you have two or more daughters? Yes = plus 3. No = 0. Daughters are senior educators. FACT: Daughters provide the bulk of the elderly. Even daughters-in-law have more care than sons.
20. Do you use stress management techniques such as meditation, quiet time or visiting a spa? Yes = plus 4. No = minus 3. FACT: Because in our modern society there is no stress from stress, stress management is the best answer.
21. Do you go to work? Yes = plus 2. Going to work? Yes = plus 1. Going to work? Yes = minus 3. FACT: Walking offers fitness benefits, as well as a sense of self-confidence and personal freedom (without locking!).
22. Did you have cosmetic surgery? Yes = plus 5. (But subtract 1 for each additional operation during the same decade.) FACT: Cosmetic surgery reduces age-related phobia and age-related discrimination and causes a positive response in the young obsessed world. However, too many cosmetic surgeries (that is, more than once every 10 years) can actually accelerate the aging process.
23. Are you afraid of the uncertainty of aging? Yes = minus 1. No fear = plus 0. FACT: Fear of aging increases the risk of emotional problems such as self-hatred, denial and depression.
24. Do you regularly use cannabis? Yes = minus 4. No = 0. FACT: Scientific studies state that frequent use of cannabis increases the risk of physical and mental disorders, such as lung and heart disease, and psychosis by as much as 150 percent.
25. Are you sexually illegible? Yes = minus 6. No = 0. FACT: Participation in unprotected sex with several partners significantly increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
26. Do you participate in long-term relationships of trust and mutual respect? Yes = plus 5. No = 0. FACT: A link of this kind satisfies emotional, social and physical needs and reduces the risks of morbidity and mortality.
27. Are all your friends the same age as you? Yes = minus 2. Do you have friends of different ages? Yes = plus 1. FACT: having friends from the younger generation leads to age related to age in your social network. Social isolation creates the basis for different conditions of acceleration of age. For example, those who live alone have reduced life expectancy due to poor nutrition; lack of communication and who can intervene in periods of depression or physical illness; reducing the need to dress and care; and security problems (for example, the hearing impaired often misinterpret abnormal sounds, such as the murmur of water pipes in a bathroom, like the whisper of human voices), and no one can tell them otherwise.
28. Do you have a written list of specific life goals with a time frame for completion? Yes = plus 1. No = 0. FACT: Behavioral research links specific goals and achievements with quality of life.
29. Do you have a family (blood personality) history of cardiovascular diseases or cancer up to 50 years? Subtract 2 for each case. FACT: Family history shows how much cultural risk increases due to genetic predisposition. Culture (lifestyle) and genetics (inherited conditions) soften the aging process. For example, some ethnic groups have a history of longevity, as well as children of long-lived parents.
30. Do you have a family history of obesity, diabetes, or chronic depression? Subtract 2 for each case.
FACT: Family history shows how much cultural risk is aggravated by a genetic predisposition.
31. Do you take an anti-inflammatory agent once a day (approved by a doctor)? Yes = plus 4. No = 0. FACT: Scientific research on anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and statins, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke.
32. Do you have an annual physical exam that includes a review of diet, over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, and nutritional supplements? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 3. FACT: without supervision, combination of prescription and over-the-counter drugs with dietary supplements can be life threatening.
33. Is there a daily brushing and cleaning of the teeth, as well as a six-month inspection and cleaning? Yes = 0. No = minus 1.
FACT: Lack of preventive dental care and bad oral habits increase the risk of infection elsewhere in the body, such as the heart.
34. Do you calculate your daily calorie needs and then reduce your calorie intake by 20 percent? Yes = plus 2. No = 0. FACT: Studies show a strong relationship between reduced calorie intake and longevity. If you answered “No” to this question, read the chapter “Thoughts on food” for more information on how to calculate your daily calorie needs and the benefits of reducing calorie intake by 20 percent.
35. Do you have one daily serving of red wine (7 ounces), purple grape juice (7 ounces), or an RDA vineyard extract? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 1. FACT: An agent in purple grapes boosts the cardiovascular system by washing cholesterol from the arteries.
36. Do you have one daily serving of oatmeal or oats (one bowl or one pomegranate bar per 70 grams)? Yes = plus 1. No = minus1. FACT: Fiber in oatmeal receives the cardiovascular system, washing cholestoral from the arteries.
37. Do you participate in supervised strength training 3 times a week? Yes = 0. No = minus 1. FACT: Muscle strength, flexibility and coordination are necessary for everyday life and reduce the likelihood of tripping and falling.
38. Do you have a daily workout that includes at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular disease monitoring at the target heart rate, as well as warm-up and cooling periods? Yes = plus 2, no = 0. FACT: Cardiovascular and metabolic effects occur when exercises are performed with your target heart rhythm. If you answered “No” to this question, read Chapter 5, “Full Body Contact,” for more information on calculating your target heart rate and the benefits of a workout routine.
39. Are your home and interior workspace properly ventilated, often opening windows or is it equipped with air filtration that can filter microscopic particles? Yes = plus 1. No = minus 1. FACT: Environmental research has documented an increase in the incidence of cardiopulmonary diseases caused by internal air and materials. Ordinary items that you use and use in and around your home — for example, carpets and furniture, insecticides, cleaning products, paints and varnishes — can release toxins into the air. In addition, all homes absorb toxins from the external environment through ordinary cracks in the foundation and walls.
40. Do you eat or drink more than two daily servings of caffeinated foods, such as coffee, tea, cola or chocolate? Yes = minus 2. No = 0. FACT: Caffeine helps with pain in a headache, but its toxic effects in other places increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease.
41. Is your body mass index (body mass index) 25 or higher? Yes = minus 4. No = 0. FACT: A body mass index of 25 or higher increases the risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and hypertension. Clinical obesity has multiple negative and long-term effects on organs throughout the body. If you do not know how to calculate body mass index, read Chapter 5, “Full Body Contact,” for more information.
42. Is the average time you take to eat more than 30 minutes? = 0. Less than 30 minutes? = minus 1.
FACT: It takes your brain 30 minutes to measure fullness, and by that time you often find yourself in second or third aid.
43. Do you eat, drink or use a mobile phone while driving? Yes = minus 1. No = 0. FACT: These distracting behaviors increase the risk of screaming near calls and direct accidents.
44. Do you have an agreed work schedule (i.e. Jobs 9 to 5)? = 0. Or do you have an inconsistent work schedule (shift work that changes the schedule)? = minus 2.
FACT: Every fourth worker is in a shift lesson, which leads to chronic sleep deprivation.
45. During a 24-hour day, do you sleep nine or more hours? Yes = minus 1. Do you sleep 6-8 hours? Yes = plus 2. Do you sleep 5 hours or less? Yes = 1. FACT: On average, most people need 6 to 8 hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation is associated with poor concentration, more frequent accidents and poor quality efforts.
46. Can you list the symptoms associated with colon cancer? Yes = plus 1. No = minus 2. FACT: It is not necessary that this cancer be so dangerous to your health. Get tested now.
47. Can you list the symptoms of adult diabetes? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 3. FACT: Genetics, lifestyle, dietary habits, or a combination of three risk factors.
48. Only women: Can you list the symptoms of breast cancer? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 3. FACT: Preventive measures, such as breast self-examination and mammography, remain underutilized.
49. Can you list the symptoms of high blood pressure? Yes = minus 2. No = 0 FACT: No symptoms associated with high blood pressure; therefore, you should regularly check your blood pressure.
50. Only women. Did you have a bone density test as a preventative step against osteoporosis? Yes = plus 1, no = 0. FACT: Osteoporosis is more common in women and increases the risk of fractures of the back and hip. Start monitoring earlier. As a preventive measure for health, women should control their calcium needs at the age of 23 and their bone density at the age of 30.
51. Only men. Can you list the symptoms of prostate cancer? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 2. FACT: After 50 years, your doctor should monitor the health of the prostate gland with reliable digital testing or PSA testing.
52. Only men. Can you list the symptoms of testicular cancer? Yes = 0. No = minus 1. FACT: Avoid clothing or clothing styles that increase the temperature of the testicle. Monitor on a regular basis by inspecting the soft tissues of the testicles for pieces and painful areas; If it is found, consult a doctor for professional examination.
53. Only women: can you list the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Yes = plus 2. No = minus 2. FACT: Early risks exist, but increase after menopause and in combination with age.
54. Can you talk about the symptoms of a heart attack? Yes = plus 1. No = minus 2. FACT: Examine symptoms and immediate interventions. Examine cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to protect loved ones.
55. How do you rate your sex life? Satisfactory = plus 1. Not sure = minus 0. Unsatisfactory = minus 1. FACT: Excellence in advertising, entertainment and fashion leads to a genuine need for a positive sexual outlet.
Now add it all. Your rating is an assessment of how long you can live. A rating of less than 79 years should warn you about positive actions. In fact, 75% of longevity predictors are based on life, not genes. Remember that long life depends on seven factors: genetic inheritance (good genes give you a good start), physical fitness, mental fitness (mind exercise), emotional fitness (meaningful lives longer), spiritual fitness (interpretation of the purpose of life), nutritional suitability (healthy food and diet) and environmental suitability (limiting our exposure to toxic chemicals). Remember that the key to a long and healthy life is more than smart genes and stupid luck.
Low score? It is never too late to make positive lifestyle changes. A full lifestyle plan in an interactive question and answer format is available in Dr. David Demko’s “The Living World Now, Dr. David Demko”, “The Anti-Aging Plan for Young People”. Your life ".
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