President Biden Is Turning 80. Experts Say Age Is More Than a Number.

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WASHINGTON — President Biden has said it is a “legitimate question to ask anybody over 70 years old whether or not they’re fit” to serve in the White House. To those who question his fitness, he has a stock answer: “Watch me.”

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Also left unsaid is that Mr. Biden would be 86 at the end of a second term, should he run in 2024 and win — a fact that his critics have seized upon and that gives even some Democrats pause.

But while the risk of life-threatening diseases, dementia and death rises faster with each passing decade of a person’s life, experts in geriatrics say that people in their 80s who are active, engaged and have a sense of purpose can remain productive and healthy — and that wisdom and experience are important factors to consider.

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Mr. Biden, these experts agreed, has a lot going in his favor: He is highly educated, has plenty of social interaction, a stimulating job that requires a lot of thinking, is married and has a strong family network — all factors that, studies show, are protective against dementia and conducive to healthy aging. He does not smoke or drink alcohol and, according to the White House, he exercises five times a week. He also has top-notch medical care.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/president-biden-is-turning-80-experts-say-age-is-more-than-a-number/ar-AA14iBC0

[hlthe2b]

1. He also has animals in his life.. They keep your BP down. Yes, really.

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[rurallib]

5. excellent point!

[malaise]

2. The Slobfather will be 78 in 2024

That is all

[Cha]

3. Happy Birthday to PJB Tomorrow!

It certainly is more than a number.. look at Dt & desantis.. they're younger and hopelessly stupid.

They just don't have the brain cells at any age. .

[Frasier Balzov]

4. Battling decline is a sense of purpose in itself.

Do not go gentle, and all that.

But Pelosi, Hoyer and Clyburn have shown the way.

It takes grace to make way and usher in.

I appreciate their recognition of the importance of timing.

[GenThePerservering]

6. My aunt finally retired at 90

she was minting money with her large and busy insurance firm up until then, but she has travel plans now.

My dad worked until he was 83 and only retired because stepmom needed medical care.

My bro is a CFO at 71.

My DH rode a fixed gear (one speed) bike 100 miles in an event the day after he turned 70.

Most people are younger than they think they are.

Oh, and they all enjoy a glass of wine or beer in the evening.

Pres. Biden seems to be defying age in that he actually looks YOUNGER as time goes on, in a job that historically ages people.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. I have met President Biden twice at fundraisers

I am not worried about President Biden's health. The man is sharp and is in great shape

[GenThePerservering]

8. I never thought he'd be such a force of nature

with his kind of laid-back vibe, man was I agreeably surprised! He hit the ground running.