An active life

Nev

My mother had six sons, all of whom smoked and my father too. She used to
drink full cream milk, we had fish and chips once a week and one of her
favorite foods was a dripping sandwich. She had no car or washing
machine, no video or computer, but she loved gardening. She was always
busy and lived to be 91. I suppose if she hadn't been a passive smoker
for years and had not eaten fatty foods, she might have lived to a ripe
old age. I know a man who has also led an active life but has smoked for
70 years. He is only 83 and I hope he doesn't die young like my mother.

I understand Churchill once said, "there are lies, damn lies and
statistics."

Is there any substance or food which isn't in some way bad for our
health?

Nev

I understand scientists have infused small animals with cigarette smoke
and they developed cancers. I wonder what would happen to horses and
cows if they were fed on a diet of meat. You may like to read my essay
entitled 'True love and health' on the effects of stress.