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[–] imadethis@fedinsfw.app 16 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's all about getting lucky. I work with geriatrics on the regular, and all races have people who somehow manage to look in their 50s while on their deathbed, and some who look like they're on their deathbed at 40.

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today 11 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I have a lot of geriatric patients as well. I don't know if it's just about being lucky. Luck is part of the equation, but a bigger part of that equation is being active and maintaining your mobility.

I have a few patients in their 80s and 90s that look younger than their own children. The big thing they always have in common is that they stay active by exercising regularly.

[–] Damage@slrpnk.net 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

There is a bit of feedback loop there though, some people with age accumulate issues that make it harder for them to stay active

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, I would put that in the luck category. Picking up any chronic injury can definitely have negative outcomes to your ability to maintain your mobility and your overall health.

I work in orthopedics and rehabilitation, and it's made me a lot more cautious about engaging in a lot of activities that may be fun, but just aren't worth the risk.

I used to ride motorcycles in college, but gave it up after my first stint in a trauma ward.

[–] Damage@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You don't even need trauma or injury to have issues.

True, though I would say that acquiring a chronic illness or deformity is even more just luck of the draw. At least you can avoid many injuries by being cautious.

My main point was that luck is not the main determining factor for the vast majority of the population.

[–] imadethis@fedinsfw.app 6 points 6 days ago

I mean, fair, but hopefully that's well understood as part of the equation. You're also not going to turn out well if you're constantly practicing self harm or smoking, whether cigarettes or meth, but I'm not out here being exhaustive.