Originally Posted by jdon

We are close enough to a 1:1 exchange so, I don't think that is it. Doctors have pondered why the difference for a while though and some suggest our diet is better, weight (although increasing annually) is lower than in the US but the politicians like to claim it is the universal health care. Another idea floated was that being a winter nation, we tend to stay active year round. Personally, I think it is the nutritional benefits of superior blueberries.