July 15, 2006

My Real Age

The calendar says I'm 42.1 years old. RealAge.com says that, biologically - based on diet, medical conditions and other factors, I'm really 43.9 years old. One of the factors described as contributing to my higher "real age" is said to be my sometime use of a cellphone while driving.

DO NOT TALK ON THE PHONE WHILE DRIVING.
Your RealAge is older because you occasionally talk on the phone while driving. Talking while driving increases your chance of having potentially severe or even fatal automobile accidents. Although use of a voice-activated speakerphone would free both of your hands for driving, it would not lower your risk.

ACTION PLAN:

Make your important calls before you leave home or the office. You need to concentrate while driving.

If you need to make a call while driving, first pull to the side of the road.

Subscribe to voice mail. If someone calls while you are driving, your voice mail can take the message until you can talk safely.

Only in extreme emergencies should you talk on the phone while driving.