Reply #137: Robin & American tragedy

[serryjw]

Robin.....If most heart disease and many cancers are directly attributed to smoking; I think logic prevails that health care cost are much higher because of smokers

An article was written by some cartiologist a while back and any child born today can easily live to 100 and be healthy and vital if they did a few basic things..
1) don't smoke
2) get reasonable amount of exercise daily
3) eat sensibly
4) no recreational drugs or sensible amount of alcohol
5) learn coping skills for stress

I am a midle age Breast Cancer survivor, with asthma and I still smoke. Is this smart? I know I'm stupid and not going to defend the stupidity.

American tadedy.....These are genetic diseases and with the exception of Type 2 diabetes there is nothing one can do.