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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am 43 and on no medication. At my last appointment doctor appointment the nurse said she didn't remember the last time someone over 40 wasn't on something.  So, if that is any indication, over 50 must be a real shock.[/quote]

There may be many people taking something, but I think there is still a sizable population on nothing. Maybe they just don't go to the doctor as often!  I'm 52 and taking no medications, but I also had stage 3 cancer at 41 and had a 50% chance of not surviving 5 years.

Like one of the PPs, I thought I had great genes, most ancestors living and staying healthy almost to 100.

But it's silly to take that for granted.

No matter whether you are taking medication or not, it's important to eat well and excercise daily. Get time outdoors. My mom managed to lower her BP without medication after retirement, just by making the decision not to get worked up about things. (she was always extreme in the getting-worked-up area, so her efforts did make a difference.) A good friend has lowered his blood pressure by fasting every third day (google "intermittent fasting.") He still takes medication, but half what he would have to take without the fasting.[/quote]

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