Mental Faculties and Premature Death
A few year ago, I read on the internet about a study conducted, by Dr Valory N Pavlik of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, that linked mental functions in middle age to death risks. I am grateful to Dr Pavlik for his valuable work and the conclusion he drawn. As it happens, I have come to the same conclusion through non-scientific channels.
It is obvious that a poor state of mental functions can be linked to premature death. I advocate that the mind – its conscious as well as its subconscious part – is in charge of the well being of the whole organism. Where mental abilities have declined, the capacity of the mind to protect and maintain the organization sane and in good health is lessened and the body becomes vulnerable to attacks.
The human organism is under constant attack. If the commanding officers are in a state of disarray, unable to command with efficiency, the army of soldiers becomes confused and cannot act coherently to defend the body. Sooner or later, defeat will come.
To keep one's mental state sane, healthy, strong and efficient is the best way to prolong one's life. The mind and body must be on a permanent state of alert and defense against diseases, accidents, as well as negative emotions such as envy, jealousy and hatred. As a bonus, of course, life becomes more interesting and happy. If you intend to live many more happy years, don't neglect to properly feed and exercise your mind. Whatever its present state, there is plenty of room for improvement.