I’m 80 And In Good Health. People Always Ask How I Do It. Here’s My Answer.

A syndicated columnist, 80 and in reasonably good health, writes that he is tired of strangers assuming his longevity comes with a transferable secret. He argues there is no formula, citing standard advice on diet, sleep and exercise alongside the blunter fact that genetics, luck and money play outsized roles nobody can shop for.

He contrasts himself with wealthy people spending heavily on exercise regimens and pill routines to chase what he has for free, noting they remain just as exposed to random misfortune as anyone else. His conclusion, delivered with a shrug, is that he doesn't know why he's fine and finds the question mostly rude.

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