Ageism: A growing concern

[normie]

Originally Posted by lilypad

It is the suppression or repression of anger which is thought to be a precursor to cancer, NOT showing outright anger or righteous indignation. Big difference.

Respectfully, I disagree.

I know a few people who had to be told by their doctors to lighten up. These people were definitely not repressed. You've probably met people like them, with a tendency to explode over trivial matters. The kind of personality that walks around with "chips on their shoulders," determined to be insulted whenever possible. Anger hurts your body in many ways, whether it's expressed or repressed.

The opposite is true, too. There are a number of studies that show a calm, cheerful attitude will benefit you in several medical situations, including cancer.

[lilypad]

Rage and explosive anger are precursors for heart disease.

[kaykay]

I will definitely be voting for McCain. That said, I think his age is an issue to some extent, but certainly not a defining one. I have frankly heard no one say that they are voting for Obama just because McCain is older. No one is promised tomorrow after all. Vote for the best candidate and hope for the best.

[normie]

Originally Posted by lilypad

Rage and explosive anger are precursors for heart disease.

And definitely wreak havoc with your blood pressure. McCain needs to watch out for that. I wonder if he'll lose it and explode during one of the debates? For his blood pressure's sake, I hope not.