Do you know anyone over the age of 50 that doesn't have heart problems or diabetes?

…Whether it be high blood pressure or high cholesterol or pre-diabetes?

I got the results of a blood test a few days ago, and even though my cholesterol is good, great even, my blood pressure, and my blood sugar levels are within normal levels, my doctor said that once I hit 50 (I’m 45 now) and/or go into menopause some of my levels might need to come down.

Well, shit. I’m a vegan so I don’t consume a lot of fat or cholesterol. I could eat less sugar and stand to lose a few pounds, but I don’t even know how I could bring these important numbers down.

I’m not a believer in some big conspiracy that big-pharma wants us to buy more drugs, but I know that the AMA keeps lowering these numbers to determine if one is healthy or not. I just don’t understand how anyone can age and stay healthy.

I’d like an answer to my question but I’d also like to know your opinions about aging and health, and what you did to stay healthy as you aged.