Cooley's good health, he believes, is the result of his ability to consistently eat only as much as his body needs for energy and of his regular exercising. He also has a functional perspective on the role of the heart, and he's therefore constantly aware of its importance. But I look upon the heart only as a pump, the servant of the brain. Once the brain is gone, the heart becomes unemployed. And though life expectancy has increased by 20 percent during the last century, obesity and the number of overweight people in the United States continues to rise.
People just tend to neglect their health.
They don't eat properly or exercise. Obesity is a big problem, but from what I can see it's caused by nothing more than overeating. We are generally moving in the right direction in this country and living healthier lives. People just need to abide by some general rules. He also recognizes that genetics can play a big part in a person's longevity.