Reading books about health and longevity saved my life but it came too late to avoid open heart surgery eight years ago. The most important goals included getting my body mass index below 25, avoiding transfats,limiting intake of salt, sugar red meat and exercising 3-7 times a week. Heart attack death risk was sharply reduced by taking TMG and folate. One brandy at 10:30 p.m. helps me sleep soundly for 7 hours. My brain and heart "ages" are now fifteen years younger than the real age.

One of the best long-run ways to stimulate an economy is a reduction of  infant mortality. Singapore has the world's lowest rate of infant mortality , followed by Japan with deaths per 1,000 live births in the 2-3 range(down from 80 to 90 decades ago). Singapore has also been rated as having the best and least-cost health care system. Both countries enjoyed double digit annual economic growth rates for decades.

If I had my open heart surgery in Singapore or another medical tourism destination, there would have been a cost saving of 80%!

Here's to your health!