An article by Miranda Hitti on WebMD.com the other day points out that the life expectancy is is as high as it has ever been in the U.S. (just over 78 years) - she cites the CDC, which bases their stats on preliminary data on over 2.5 million deaths nationwide in 2005.
Some of the details in her article include,
- Life expectancy continues to be greater for women than for men.
- Life expectancy grew to a record high for African-Americans.
- 26 countries have higher life expectancies for both men and women.
- Japan has the world's greater life expectancy (86 years) for women.
Miranda also points out the top causes of death as 1) heart disease; 2) cancer; 3) stroke.
What does this mean for serving strong? Here are just some thoughts off the top of my head. Perhaps you can add more...
- A healthy lifestyle promotes more time to serve other people
- NOW is the time to get your finances in order (you won't have money flowing in from a job forever)
- Check your family history for heart disease, cancer, or stroke. If there's something there, start healthy routines to stay ahead of them. Get a doctor's input.
We live in an amazing age! If we live a lifestyle with proper balance and self care, we can serve out our calling longer. Capitalize on your life expectancy and you will be serving strong!
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