I recently chose a new primary care doctor. He told me I was doing well for my age after two visits and extensive lab work. Concerned by his comment, I couldn’t help but ask him, ‘Do you believe I’ll live to be 80?’ He inquired, ‘Do you smoke tobacco, drink beer, wine, or hard liquor?’
‘Oh no,’ I responded. ‘I don’t do drugs either!’ He then inquired, ‘Do you enjoy rib-eye steaks and grilled ribs?’ I said, ‘Not much… My past doctor told me that all red meat is really unhealthy! “Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, boating, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?”
No, I don’t. “I said.” He inquired, “Do you gamble, ride motorcycles, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?” ‘No,’ I replied. ‘Then, why do you even give a shit?’ he asked me.