Originally Posted by
B. Carfree
I was directing my comments towards the nineteenth century lifestyle in Oregon, which involved vigorous exercise similar to that which led to the famous finding involving mid-twentieth century longshoremen.
What was the life expectancy of those lumberjacks, trappers, fisherman and others living the nineteenth century lifestyle in Oregon? Did they live long enough to be diagnosed or come down with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer?
Do you really believe that modern (most likely urban) car free people live the strenuous life of either nineteenth century lifestyle in Oregon or mid-twentieth century longshoremen?
Have you ever observed the physical appearance of people who ride public transit services? Do they look like they get much exercise?