• Question: Why do some people live longer than others

    Asked by Einstein123jnr to Áine, Ciarán, Eoin, Lydia, Victoria on 7 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Ciarán O'Brien

      Ciarán O'Brien answered on 7 Nov 2014:

      Lots of reasons. Almost everything to do affects how long you’ll live. The people who live longest are usually the ones that don’t eat much junk food, and exercise, and keep their minds fit by doing crosswords or puzzles. There’s some evidence that your genes can affect how long you’ll live too, but keeping fit and healthy has a much greater effect on your life than that. Some people are also very unlucky and born with problems that will shorten their lives.
      There’s not much point in worrying about how long you’ll live. You could be hit by a bus tomorrow, so just make sure you have a good today 🙂

    • Photo: Áine Broderick

      Áine Broderick answered on 9 Nov 2014:

      There are so many factors, genetics and the way you live your life have a huge impact but there is also chance. So, you should live everyday to its fullest and never regret the decisions you have made.

    • Photo: Victoria Simms

      Victoria Simms answered on 10 Nov 2014:

      There are lots of things that influence how long we live- like our genes, exercise and the food we eat. Some people who I work are “Health Psychologists” these guys work with doctors and teachers to help people live healthy and long lives through trying to help people to make good decisions.

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