Hello Elisabeth,
 
I have to wonder too that if a person (particularly male) holds in their emoitons, denies thier true feelings,in other words adopts the societies imposed beliefs of how a male is SUPPOSED to act. This would have a very detrimental effect on how they age.
 
I have always believed that releasing the emotions, getting angry when you are angered and taking time to see the world from both a masculine and feminine perspective leads to one being balanced, healthy, generally stress free or at least having a much lower stress level than those who are ridgid in thier ways.
 
I have always been told that I do not look my age and I believe strongly that it is how I take on problems and release negative energies which has contributed to my well being.
 
I am adopted, therefore I do not know of my genetic characteristice with regard to longevity.
 
I am a reiki master as well I sepcialze in past life regressions and have personal knowledge of several past lives I have lived. EAch of these lives has shown me a beautiful progression of character and caring for people.
 
This knowledge (wisdom?) I beleive also helps me understand that stresses are self imposed, and dealing with these effwectively through letting go and being HUMAN in all senses of the word  promotes a youthful life both inwardly and outwardly.
 
In warmest regards,
 
 
David Bellis
Tottenham, Ontario
Canada