[hobabaObama]

For anyone wanting to read this book

https://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/e4/introduction.html

[fermentation]

Anyone else feel a little weird reading the section about exercise?

> You exercise because you'll live longer and you'll feel better.

It's a little depressing that despite a good diet and exercise, he had a slightly shorter than average lifespan. When I put in the effort to eat well and exercise, I know I certainly have the mindset that it will extend my life. I hope that at the least he felt strong and healthy.

[jdougan]

He died from an accident. Stairs can be hazardous.

[dredmorbius]

Source?

[jdougan]

Private forum post at Scanalyst. I accidentally posted a ref on HN to it earlier not noticing it was not public.

[dredmorbius]

Thanks.

[swader999]

How functional you are in later years certainly correlates to exercise and diet.

[paulpauper]

no cause of death is given. people who are healthy can still die early from accidents