Being active, social, and fit is a choice, and helps give pleasure to life. These experiences are seared into my brain and have reinforced my actions to extend my own health and longevity. We need to take another look at our expectations and decide to stay young and healthy for our entire lives. We can do it. Even if heart disease or diabetes runs in your family, you can change what happens to you. Having a genetic disposition toward heart disease is like having a bare piece of land. You can plant seeds and tend the garden, or you can let it go to weeds. It’s up to you.
