The Republic of Ireland's life expectancy of 82.3 years now exceeds that of England, according to a Europe-wide study published in Lancet Public Health. People can expect to live for 81.49 years in England, 80.60 in Wales and 79.48 in Scotland. The study notes that steady improvements in life expectancy slowed in the 2010s, "well before the COVID-19 pandemic."
... The causes seem well-understood. Sarah Price, NHS England's director of public health: "poor diet, physical inactivity, and obesity."
Ireland's life expectancy now higher than England's (https://boingboing.net/2025/03/06/irelands-life-expectancy-now-higher-than-englands.html) (might be paywalled on mobile phone)QuoteThe Republic of Ireland's life expectancy of 82.3 years now exceeds that of England, according to a Europe-wide study published in Lancet Public Health. People can expect to live for 81.49 years in England, 80.60 in Wales and 79.48 in Scotland. The study notes that steady improvements in life expectancy slowed in the 2010s, "well before the COVID-19 pandemic."
... The causes seem well-understood. Sarah Price, NHS England's director of public health: "poor diet, physical inactivity, and obesity."
Just have to beat the French on Sat and life will be very good yippee
82 I would settle for that .Was at Doc on Tuesday poor cunt he looks at me like a Catholic Nun looking at a Biafran in 1966 His eyes smile but his face says THIS POOR BASTARD .I have an agreement with him I dont Lie He says do you eercise at all ?I say are you joking .Bed to sofa ,sofa to pisser .back to sofa ,sofa to car do shift then car to sofa or bed .When was the last time you walked 2 miles he asked ? after a long pause I told the truth about 5 years ago in Tenerife .He said yiur not alone thay most office workers and Drivers do not walk or do any sort of exercise .He said feel your muscles in your arms tighs and arse .You have little or none that lean muscle wont burn fat so you put on weight in fat that wont burn sugars you get pre diabeties .He says go for a walk I say I cannot motivate meself .He says thats a lifechoice your just a lazy cunt .So I am Diagnosed as Lazy .Probably the correct Diagnosis .Many people use the "Water Suite" in the club. It's 8 metres long and only 4 feet 6 inches deep.
For lads who listen Apply for a Doctor only Medical Card .You be surprised how much you can earn and still get one .If you got kids and a Hen it could save you a nice few quid over the year .And who knows might even save your life ?