Doctor's Speculation

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Here's something to think about.

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and
exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him,
'Do you think I'll live to be 80?'
He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?'
'Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!

Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?
'I said, 'No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very
unhealthy!'

'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing,
hiking, or bicycling?'
'No, I don't,' I said.

He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, hunt with hounds or have a lot of sex?'

'No,' I said.

He looked at me and said,.... '"Then, why do you even care?"