https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/heart-doctor-says-one-drink-37077411

Heart doctor says one drink is 'liquid death' — not alcohol

'Just don't drink them. Period. Done.'

A can of Coke is certain death?

ohhh.... give up soft drinks because he said so..... bwahahahaha.

The doctor is wrong. Some smokers live long lives.

26 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

The doctor is wrong. Some smokers live long lives.

What are your medical qualifications please?

PS: Please don't quote AI!

Edited April 29Apr 29 by scottiejohn

From the article:

In a subsequent interview with Today, Dr London stood firmly by his stance on soft drinks (also often called fizzy drinks) though he did admit that describing them as "liquid death" was to draw attention: "I think that soft drinks are just a scourge in our society, and so I was really trying to get some attention. Obviously, high-calorie soft drinks and ingesting a lot of calories that people don't realise they're getting with the sugar-based soft drinks is a big no-no."

The Dr knows he was exageratting - he knows the only way these days to draw attention to facts is to exaggerate, inflate, over-react, cause extreme reactions with inflammatory wording.

Thats the modern language now - attention spans are short, balanced informative information is boring a goes unheard - IF the Dr had said - "don't drink too many fizzy drinks maintain moderation" - there would be no outrage.... Whereas "drink soft drink and you'll die" - draws in the comments because its obviously and exaggeration.

I don't think anyone disagrees with the facts - the delivery has caused comment and therefore has met its intended purpose - the issue is the same approach is being taken with 'every delivery' these days - so everything becomes exaggerated noise and the genuine concerns get drowned out.

2 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

The doctor is wrong. Some smokers live long lives.

No - the doctor is not wrong...

.... and you have made a classic reasoning mistake in using an exception to dismiss a general causal effect..... in doing so you have used anecdotal fallacy, faulty causation reasoning and misused a quantifier which ignores probabilistic risk.

Verbal reasoning tests were designed to highlight the flaws in your type of thinking:

Statement: Some smokers live long lives.

Which conclusion follows?
A. Smoking does not affect lifespan
B. All smokers live long lives
C. Smoking always shortens life
D. Some smokers do not die young

Statement: Some smokers live long lives.

Which assumption is being challenged?
A. All smokers die young
B. Smoking improves health
C. Non-smokers always live longer
D. Smoking has no risks

Statement: Some smokers live long lives.

Which is the best interpretation?
A. Smoking is safe
B. Smoking has no effect on longevity
C. There are exceptions to the idea that smokers die young
D. Most smokers live long lives

(I've highlighted the answers because you probably needed help)

2 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

What are your medical qualifications please?

PS: Please don't quote AI!

He is right, some smokers getting older than non smokers! Still I bet those non smokers would had died before anyway, no matter what they tried to do in life!

At the end, life is not fear or was it fair? !

Edited April 29Apr 29 by Hummin

The doctor is not telling the truth. Many other factors will extend life and drinking and smoking aren't the great killers he says.

Despite his heavy smoking habit, George Burns lived to be 100 years old. His doctors frequently advised him to quit, leading to some of his most famous quips:

"If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he told me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral."

Warren Buffett is currently 95 years old (born August 30, 1930). He famously attributes his longevity to a "happiness-first" philosophy and a diet that mirrors that of a six-year-old.

The "One-Quarter Coke" Rule

Buffett consumes about five 12-ounce servings of Coca-Cola a day, which he estimates accounts for roughly 25% of his daily caloric intake.

Richard Overton (112 Years Old)

The oldest U.S. WWII veteran, Richard Overton, was famous for his daily habits that defied modern health advice until he passed away in 2018.

• The Whiskey Coffee: He added whiskey to his coffee every morning, which he referred to as his "medicine."

• Nightcaps: He often enjoyed a "stiff" whiskey and soda in the evenings.

• Cigars: To top it off, he smoked roughly 12 to 18 cigars a day, though he claimed he never inhaled the smoke.

Agnes Fenton (110 Years Old)

Agnes Fenton of New Jersey made headlines when she reached 110, largely because of a "prescription" she received decades earlier.

• The Routine: After being diagnosed with a benign tumor in 1943, her doctor allegedly told her to drink three beers and a shot of whiskey every day.

• Consistency: She stuck to that exact regimen for 70 years. She only stopped when her caregivers insisted on it when she reached 105—much to her annoyance.

Emma Morano (117 Years Old)

At the time of her death in 2017, the Italian woman Emma Morano was the oldest person in the world and the last living person born in the 1800s.

• The Grappa Kick: Along with her famous diet of three eggs a day (two raw), she credited a daily spoonful of homemade grappa (a potent Italian grape-based brandy) for her "energy" and longevity.

Winston Churchill (90 Years Old)

While he didn't quite make it to 100, Churchill is perhaps the most famous example of a heavy drinker who remained high-functioning into old age.

• The "Mouthwash": He famously began his day with a "Papa’s Cocktail"—a very weak scotch and water that he sipped throughout the morning.

• Daily Tally: Historians estimate he consumed several glasses of champagne at lunch, more scotch in the afternoon, and brandy and port late into the night.

Edited April 29Apr 29 by Rockyroad

Coke an Pepsi a chemical concoction from may decades go ,before science was aware

A bit pointless when not comparing with drinkers and smokers whose lives have been cut short and/or whose quality of life has been seriously curtailed by drinking and smoking.

On 4/30/2026 at 4:45 AM, Rockyroad said:

The doctor is not telling the truth. Many other factors will extend life and drinking and smoking aren't the great killers he says.

Despite his heavy smoking habit, George Burns lived to be 100 years old. His doctors frequently advised him to quit, leading to some of his most famous quips:

Warren Buffett is currently 95 years old (born August 30, 1930). He famously attributes his longevity to a "happiness-first" philosophy and a diet that mirrors that of a six-year-old.

The "One-Quarter Coke" Rule

Buffett consumes about five 12-ounce servings of Coca-Cola a day, which he estimates accounts for roughly 25% of his daily caloric intake.

Richard Overton (112 Years Old)

The oldest U.S. WWII veteran, Richard Overton, was famous for his daily habits that defied modern health advice until he passed away in 2018.

• The Whiskey Coffee: He added whiskey to his coffee every morning, which he referred to as his "medicine."

• Nightcaps: He often enjoyed a "stiff" whiskey and soda in the evenings.

• Cigars: To top it off, he smoked roughly 12 to 18 cigars a day, though he claimed he never inhaled the smoke.

Agnes Fenton (110 Years Old)

Agnes Fenton of New Jersey made headlines when she reached 110, largely because of a "prescription" she received decades earlier.

• The Routine: After being diagnosed with a benign tumor in 1943, her doctor allegedly told her to drink three beers and a shot of whiskey every day.

• Consistency: She stuck to that exact regimen for 70 years. She only stopped when her caregivers insisted on it when she reached 105—much to her annoyance.

Emma Morano (117 Years Old)

At the time of her death in 2017, the Italian woman Emma Morano was the oldest person in the world and the last living person born in the 1800s.

• The Grappa Kick: Along with her famous diet of three eggs a day (two raw), she credited a daily spoonful of homemade grappa (a potent Italian grape-based brandy) for her "energy" and longevity.

Winston Churchill (90 Years Old)

While he didn't quite make it to 100, Churchill is perhaps the most famous example of a heavy drinker who remained high-functioning into old age.

• The "Mouthwash": He famously began his day with a "Papa’s Cocktail"—a very weak scotch and water that he sipped throughout the morning.

• Daily Tally: Historians estimate he consumed several glasses of champagne at lunch, more scotch in the afternoon, and brandy and port late into the night.

George Burns, Churchill were cigar smokers.

I enjoy an occasional cigar

Every cigarette smoker in my family died 73-77.

My great aunt's, grandmother used to sometimes add 'gravy' (bourbon) to their ice cream 😂

Edited May 5May 5 by StarOfLight

Just now, StarOfLight said:

George Burns, Churchill were cigar smokers.

I enjoy an occasional cigar

Every cigarette smoker in my family died 73-77.

My great aunt's, grandmother used to sometimes add 'gravy' (bourbon) to their ice cream 😂

People enjoy cigars. Nobody enjoys cigs. Cig addiction is a sign of unhappiness. Unhappy people die young.