How will you die?

Hardened arteries from the Big Mac Meal I just ate. Oh, the guilt ... I don't know what came over me.

Originally Posted by dezzo

Maybe his eyesight is bad and he can't see the keyboard anymore?

What is he operating the keyboard with?

[punky]

I think i'll die when I see the other half after she reads the happy thoughts thread

Originally Posted by Salu

Here's an interesting question...

Maybe, but one I try not to dwell on too often.

Originally Posted by Salu

Considering that you know your body, lifestyle and family history better than anyone, take a look at yourself and consider from what cause you think you are most likely to die from?

There is no real pattern - a few family members have died of cancer, but it seems nowadays that just about everyone has lost someone in their (extended) family has lost someone to the big C.

My father died as a result of a brain haemorrage - that is, that actually didn't kill him, but he never really recovered and died about 6 months after. Without going into details, I'd rather not go that way.

Originally Posted by Salu

Then reflect on whether you are doing all you can to avoid this or if you are impersonating an ostrich?

Does anyone do all they can to be as healthy as possible? Does that actually prevent you dying? Sometimes even apparently healthy - and young - people just collapse and die.

Our modern lives make it very difficult to live a natural, healthy lifestyle. Going to the gym is a poor substitute for spending a similar amount of time outdoors. Our food is over-refined and full of additives.

It's hard to escape - that isn't the same as ignoring it.

There is also the fact that improved diagnosis means it is a lot easier these days to say 'he died of x'. Once upon a time anyone over 60 would just have 'died of old age'.

Originally Posted by Chris T

There is also the fact that improved diagnosis means it is a lot easier these days to say 'he died of x'. Once upon a time anyone over 60 would just have 'died of old age'.

Jolly good point.

I was wondering the other day - has cancer always been with us, in some form or other, or is it a 'modern plague' caused by all the unnatural stuff we are exposed to all our lives?

For example, skin cancer. The Sun has been shining for millennia, yet sun block is a quite recent invention.

[basa]

Originally Posted by ScaredWebWarrior

Jolly good point.

I was wondering the other day - has cancer always been with us, in some form or other, or is it a 'modern plague' caused by all the unnatural stuff we are exposed to all our lives?

For example, skin cancer. The Sun has been shining for millennia, yet sun block is a quite recent invention.

Just musings, but .... I suppose say 100 years ago the average life expectancy would be (what) 45 years. This probably isn't late enough in a human life to develop cancer and the multitudinous other 'modern' diseases which we eventually succumb to nowadays.

What did people die of 100 years ago ?? (basa nips of to answer some company emails and google a bit )

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by punky

I think i'll die when I see the other half after she reads the happy thoughts thread

So, your answer to "How will you die?" is "I'll die in pain at the hands of my other half."?

Originally Posted by Salu

Only if you can spell....

I wasnt concentrating on the spelling at the time... if u get my drift? also, I hsdk ksy oyt smtrs!

I have removed a little smut from this thread. Move along now please, nothing to see here ...

[Escapee]

I dont really know how I am going to die based on family history, it all seems varied.

I would prefer to be very healthy live to 87 and get shot by a jealous husband.

[greencreeper]

God has it in for me I'll no doubt die of old age in a nursing home, smelling of pee whilst wearing someone else's teeth. No doubt in clashing shades of brown and orange nylon. Knocked around by the staff. Denied my medication and kept quiet with sedatives. Avoid it? Well there's suicide or living life to the full.

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I'm waiting for someone to say, "Like Elsie". Laid out like a queen. Has Shaun posted yet?

[Bex]

i am likely to die from heart attack/heart diease as it is on both sides of my family, my grandad (maternal grandad) died of a heart attack young, and i think my paternal grandfather did too (never meet him)
or the other likely one in my family is cancer..... unforuntately.

steps i have taken, well, I have started excerising more, am loosing weight by watching what i eat and have pretty much given up drinking.
but still havent given up the cigs though.... cant do everything at once

[Orior]

Anyone else want to go as a 95-year old suicide bomber saving the united states of Europe from destruction by Ghenghis Khan the XXIV?