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　　I was on Facebook today, updating comments to friends and family, when I came across a health test that I chose to take. It is called the 'Real age' test that many people have seen on Oprah. Well, I haven't seen Oprah in years, but I did want to find out about this age test. The main question to be answered by taking it is, "What is your biological age?" You might be forty, but physically1 you could be older or younger. I have heard of the potential difference between our biological and chronological2 clocks. So, of course, I was curious about mine. I'm forty two, but biologically how old am I? Thirty, forty, fifty? Eek, the thought of being older didn't please me. I clicked on the link and got on to the Real age page. There were some very simple questions to answer: my age, height, weight, my eating, driving, and exercise habits, and general lifestyle. I was thrilled to find out that I'm only thirty four biologically. Well, perhaps it's true. This Real age thing started at the Cooper clinic longevity3 center, and Dr. Michael Roizen examines patients with the aim of them changing a few things in their lifestyle to increase their longevity. An improvement4 can always be made. From the information I put into the test, apparently5 I don't eat enough whole grains. Okay, I agree. I buy lots of whole grain food for the family, but I don't necessarily6 eat it myself. I could probably eat more fruit as well. So, a good result of taking the test is that I will make a few changes. I also spent a short while on a yoga website, as I'm thinking of adding more gentle exercise to my daily routine7. Whatever I do has to be doable, if you know what I mean. Something that easily fits into my day. Do you do anything for health each day? Let me know and I'll mention it on a podcast.
Grammar notes.
Related8 vocabulary: to update, chronological, longevity, improvement.
1. I need to update my address book. I have a lot of friends who are not yet on the list.
2. The video was in chronological order; it showed my grandfather from when he was a baby to his present birthday.
3. Taking a daily vitamin supplement9 is a key to longevity.
4. Improvement is proactive; it is something getting better, or making an effort to do something better.


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1 physically iNix5     
adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律
参考例句：
  • He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
  • Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。
2 chronological 8Ofzi     
adj.按年月顺序排列的，年代学的
参考例句：
  • The paintings are exhibited in chronological sequence.这些画是按创作的时间顺序展出的。
  • Give me the dates in chronological order.把日期按年月顺序给我。
3 longevity C06xQ     
n.长命；长寿
参考例句：
  • Good habits promote longevity.良好的习惯能增长寿命。
  • Human longevity runs in families.人类的长寿具有家族遗传性。
4 improvement 39vxg     
n.改进，增进；改进之处，改善的地方
参考例句：
  • The doctor noticed a gradual improvement in his patient.医生注意到病人在逐渐恢复健康。
  • I can detect signs of improvement in your thinking.我可以察觉出你思考问题方面的进步。
5 apparently tMmyQ     
adv.显然地；表面上，似乎
参考例句：
  • An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
  • He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。
6 necessarily iGQxo     
adv.必要地，必需地；必定地，必然地
参考例句：
  • More work does not necessarily call for more men.增加工作量不一定就要增添人员。
  • A voter must necessarily be no younger than eighteen.选民必须在18岁以上。
7 routine ssoyf     
n.例行公事，惯例；adj.例行的，常规的
参考例句：
  • It is everyday routine.这是每天的例行公事。
  • She found the hospital routine slightly dull.她感到医院的工作有点枯燥乏味。
8 related vkGzSv     
adj.有关系的，有关联的，叙述的，讲述的
参考例句：
  • I am not related to him in any way.我和他无任何关系。
  • We spent days going through all related reference material.我们花了好多天功夫查阅所有有关的参考资料。
9 supplement nUNzd     
n.增补，补充；副刊；vt.增补，补充
参考例句：
  • A supplement to this dictionary may be published next year.该词典的补编或许将于明年出版。
  • They had to get a job to supplement the family income.他们不得不找一份工作以贴补家庭收入。

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