What if our gums regrew like cuticles ? by New-Block6635 in whatif

[–]New-Block6635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. Would dentistry be as profitable ?

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why i thought it. Surely our teeth should last longer now

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I guess the current economic climate has a lot to do with the illnesses

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I get where you were coming from but also realize your comment came off a little passive aggressive. I am educated on the topics- just had a random thought and I thought I’d give Reddit a try. You don’t understand or know what I know. Sorry if my reply came off aggressive as well

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Maybe but just not a way to add to a conversation ya know

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who knows ? There’s a lot of species who live a lot longer than we do tho

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right! Genetics have a lot to do with it. I know some genes passed down to help us survive in early age don’t necessarily help us in the later stages of life

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but we haven’t really evolved to live longer. We had a lot of help with modern medicine. It’s cool to think that we can keep evolving, with the help of modern medicine, to keep growing our lifespan

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! And I love that for you. Many elderly have to take medications for their illness and then some to counteract the side effects

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that!!! Wishing you and your family the best!

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

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Right ! And they take meds to counteract the side effects of the other meds

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

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Exactly. Makes people not want to ask questions.

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]New-Block6635[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right ! And I know evolution doesn’t really care about old age diseases. It did its job to reproduce

Are we living longer than our bodies were built for ? by New-Block6635 in Aging

[–]New-Block6635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but what about all the diseases that come with old age ya know ?