12 Endangered Species at Risk of Extinction
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the ways this article claims can shorten your life, based on the provided text. I’ll list them with a brief summary of the reasoning given:
- Chronic Insomnia (Sleeping 5-7 hours or less): Doubles the risk of dying from various causes, perhaps because the body is too fatigued to maintain itself. (Based on the Whitewall II study)
- Watching Television: Each hour of TV takes 21.8 minutes off your life (from age 25).6 hours a day shortens life by 4.8 years.The issue isn’t the content, but the sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy snacking associated with it.
- Being Short (for men): 54% higher risk of dying from a heart attack. The reason is unknown, but speculated to be related to childhood nutrition or growth hormones.
- Being Tall (for both men and women): Tall women have a 17-23% higher risk of certain cancers (breast, ovary, colon, thyroid, kidney, rectal, leukemia).Tall men have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Linked to earlier activation of the growth system in the womb, leading to earlier cell growth and cancer risk.
- Having an Affair: 75% of sudden deaths during sexual intercourse involved someone having an affair, frequently enough with a younger, more active partner, putting strain on the heart.
- Eating (Choking): Swallowing food, especially hot dogs, can cause choking, a leading cause of accidental death, notably in young children and seniors.
- Being Happy: Happy people take more risks and therefore die earlier. (Based on a long-term study starting in 1921)
- Wearing Sunscreen: (The article stops mid-sentence here, so the reasoning is incomplete. it implies sunscreen might not extend life as expected,but doesn’t explain why.)
Significant note: This article presents findings from various studies, but it’s crucial to remember:
Correlation vs.causation: Many of these findings show correlation (a relationship between two things) but don’t necessarily prove causation (that one thing directly causes the other).
Study Limitations: Each study has its own limitations, sample sizes, and potential biases.
Context is Key: These are general trends,and individual experiences will vary.
The Sunscreen Point: The article cuts off mid-sentence on the sunscreen point, so it’s impractical to know the full argument.