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Do you smoke or chew tobacco, or are you around a lot of secondhand smoke?
Cigarette smoke contains toxins, which directly damage DNA and subsequently cause cancer. Cigarettes are the biggest direct source of nitrosamines that humans are exposed to. These substances—along with other constituents of cigarette smoke—are potent oxidants and carcinogens that lead to accelerated aging and to disease associated with aging.
Do you eat more than two hot dogs, a couple of bacon slices, or a bologna sandwich each week?
Some studies suggest that 90% of all human cancers are environmentally induced, 30%–40% of these by diet. Preserved and cured meats (such as bacon, sausage, and lunch meats) are the largest source of nitrates in our diet. Nitrates lead to the formation of nitrosamines in our bodies. Nitrosamines are important environmental oxidants and carcinogens. For instance, there is a significant association between nitrosamines and stomach cancer.
Do you cook your fish, poultry, or meat until it is charred?
Broiling can change proteins and amino acids into substances called heterocyclic amines, which can alter your DNA.
Do you avoid fatty foods, and emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables?
A high-protein diet has been associated with increased risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, prostate, colon, pancreas, and kidney. These foods can be inefficient sources of energy and cause excess oxygen-radical formation. Of course, saturated fats also lead to obesity and its risks (see Your height and weight, below). On the other hand, diets that emphasize fruits and vegetables have been associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and with better quality of life.
Do you drink beer, wine, and/or liquor in excess (more than two drinks per day)?
Excessive alcohol is a toxin that damages the liver and the mitochondria within most cells of the body. This leads to accelerated aging and increased susceptibility to many diseases associated with aging. Note: A standard drink is: One 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.
Do you drink beer, wine, and/or liquor in moderate amounts (1 to 2 drinks/day)?
Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with decreased risk of heart disease. This may be one explanation for the French paradox—the French are known for their love of foods high in saturated fat, and yet their risk of heart disease may be lower (except for those who smoke cigarettes), perhaps because of the higher consumption of wine in that country. Note: A standard drink is: One 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.
Do air pollution warnings occur where you live?
Numerous air pollutants are potent causes of cancer and contain oxidants, which accelerate aging.
Do you drink more than 16 ounces of coffee a day?
Excessive coffee can be a sign of increased stress. Stress can lead to a hormonal imbalance, which can physically stress and age numerous organs. In addition, coffee predisposes the stomach to chronic inflammation of the stomach and ulcers. Such chronic inflammation leads to the release of substances that raise the risk of heart disease. Green tea, on the other hand, has been noted for its significant anti-oxidant content, and tea drinkers in general appear to be healthier.
Do you take an aspirin a day?
Eighty-one milligrams (81 mg) of aspirin per day has been noted to significantly decrease heart disease risk. This benefit may be due to the anti–blood clotting effects of aspirin. Chronic inflammation may also play a role in heart disease (see Do you floss your teeth every day? below); therefore, aspirin's effect on inflammation may also be helpful.
Do you floss your teeth every day?
Recent scientific evidence reveals that chronic gum disease leads to the release of inflammatory, toxic substances and certain bacteria into the bloodstream. These substances cause plaque formation in arteries and ultimately lead to heart disease. This process probably also increases the risk of stroke and accelerated aging.
Do you have a bowel movement less than once every 2 days?
Keeping gut transit time under 20 hours seems to decrease the incidence of colon cancer, probably by decreasing the contact time between the gut lining and cancer-potentiating substances in the diet. These substances influence DNA damage and repair—and therefore probably also influence the rate of aging. Epidemiological studies in humans and animal studies suggest that increasing dietary fiber reduces the risk of certain cancers, perhaps by increasing the frequency of bowel movements.
Do you engage in risky sexual behavior (unprotected or promiscuous sex) or drug-related behavior that increases your risk of contacting HIV or viruses that can cause cancer?
Viruses such as HIV that are transmitted by risky behavior not only cause AIDS but also various cancers, including lymphoma. These viruses change DNA and, thus, probably influence aging as well.
Do you try to get a suntan?
The association between sun exposure and accelerated skin aging is clear. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight directly damage DNA. More sun means more wrinkles sooner. It also means a higher risk of deadly skin cancer. Excessive sun exposure may also have more toxic consequences for the body in general.
Are there dangerous levels of radon in your house?
Radon is a gas emitted from various types of rock, especially granite. (New Hampshire, the “Granite State,” is known for its high incidence of radon exposure.) Radon is a potent carcinogen. Having toxic levels of radon in the home is like smoking two packs of cigarettes a day.
Your height and weight.
Obesity is associated with inefficient energy production and an increased production of oxygen radicals within cells, therefore leading to increased risk of various cancers, heart disease, and accelerated aging. Obesity may also lead to diabetes.
Do you live near enough to other family members (other than your spouse and dependent children) that you can drop by spontaneously?
Extended-family cohesiveness and frequent contact is a notable feature of centenarian families. Researchers have noted that people who do not belong to cohesive families have fewer coping resources and increased levels of social and psychological stress. Psychological stress is associated with heart disease, various cancers, and increased mortality risk.
Does more than one member of your immediate family (parents and siblings) have diabetes?
Diabetes causes excessive exposure to glucose and therefore debilitating cross-linking of proteins. This results in age-related problems such as cataracts, impaired nerve function, eye disease, heart disease, and other vascular problems.
Your immediate family history.
Genetics play a significant role in the ability to achieve extreme old age. If both sides of your family contract disease associated with aging significantly before the average life expectancy, you should do all you can to maximize your health status. If you have significant longevity in your family, this will greatly help your own ability to achieve healthy old age.
Do you exercise?
Exercise leads to more efficient mitochondrial energy production and less oxygen radical formation.
Do you take vitamin E (800 IU) and selenium (100–200 micrograms) every day?
Vitamin E is thus far the best scientifically proven antioxidant available, whether in the diet or given as a dietary supplement. Epidemiologic studies show that vitamin E delays or retards the progression of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and stroke. This vitamin also boosts the immune system. Selenium appears to have dramatic effects in preventing cancer.

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1. Do you smoke or chew tobacco or are you around a lot of second-hand smoke?	Yes No
2. Do you eat more than two hot dogs, a couple of bacon slices, or a bologna sandwich each week?	Yes No
3. Do you cook your fish, poultry, or meat until it is charred?	Yes No
4. Do you avoid butter, cream, sweets and other saturated fats as well as fried foods (for example, french fries)?	Yes No
5. Do you minimize meat in you diet, preferably making a point to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and bran instead?	Yes No
6. Do you drink beer, wine, and/or liquor in excess (more than two drinks/day)? ( A standard drink is: One 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.)	Yes No
7. Do you drink beer, wine and/or liquor in moderate amounts (1-2 drinks*/day)?	Yes No
8. Do air pollution warnings occur where you live?	Yes No
9. A. Do you drink more than 16 ounces of coffee a day?	Yes No
9. B. Do you drink green tea daily instead?	Yes No
10. Do you take an aspirin a day?	Yes No
11. Do you floss your teeth every day?	Yes No
12. Do you have a bowel movement less than once every two days?	Yes No
13. Do you engage in risky sexual (unprotected or promiscuous) or drug-related behavior that increases your risk of contracting HIV or viruses that can cause cancer?	Yes No
14. Do you try to get a suntan?	Yes No
15. Are there dangerous levels of radon in your house?	Yes No
16. Calculate your Body Mass Index using the chart here* Less than 18 18-26 27-29 30-34 35-39 40 or greater Calculate your BMI: Your height: ft in Your weight: lbs Your BMI:
17. Do you live close enough to other family members (other than your spouse and dependent children) that you can and want to drop by spontaneously?	Yes No
18. Which statement is applicable to you? A. Stress eats away at me. I cannot seem to shake it off B. I can shed stress. This might be by praying, exercising, meditation, being able to respond to humor, or by other means.
19. Does more than one member of your immediate family (parents and siblings) have diabetes?	Yes No
20. A. Did both your parents die before age 75 years of non-accidental causes?	Yes No
20. B. Or, did they both (or one of them if the other died before age 75) require daily assistance by the time they reached age 75?	Yes No
21. Did more than one of the following relatives in your family live to at least age 90 years in excellent health: parents, aunts/uncles, or grandparents?	Yes No
22. Do you exercise 20 minutes a day or more?	Yes No
23. Do you take vitamin E (800 IU) and selenium (100–200 micrograms) every day?	Yes No