New Study: Presidents Really Do Age Faster, Die YoungerBy James Corbett I agree with Mr. Corbett that it isnt being the decider that causes the stress, its knowing that one step off the reservation can get you killed. Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream by fear, but in our ancestral environment fear was brief and focused, not chronic and all-encompassing. The metabolites of adrenaline are extremely corrosive to health and anything that causes routine adrenaline release like a bad boss or neighbor should be avoided at all costs. For a fascinating look into the history of this understanding and the modern research that proved it, see the book _The Balance Within_. The rate of aging for a US president is directly proportional to the number of lies they tell. Pretty stressful to live with the guilt (assuming any of them have a conscience). Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, truthful, loving, and full of the desire to serveLearn to be detached and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm any living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show good will to all. Cultivate vigor, patience, will, purity; avoid malice and pride. Then, you will achieve your destiny. JFK died (murdered) at a young age rip. Bullony. Bush 1 is still kicking.Reagan lived a very long life, carter is still there and shall I go on? Lets see: Jefferson died at 83, Adams at 90, Madison at 85, when the average life expectancy was 37. How about modern Presidents (Post WWII)? Hoover died at 90, Eisenhower 78 Truman 88, Nixon 81, Discounting the assassinated JFK, the earliest death was Johnson at 64. The average age of death for men in this period, about 75. From the evidence, early and late, it appears Presidents live longer than average. We can see the hair turn grey, the wrinkles increasebut in fact, Presidents live longer than most men. Well if the premise is true (they dont live as long) which it does not look to be true, those appointed people spend billion$ and sell their souls to get the job and all the lifelong perks for them and their families (live better than royalty on your $$$). It should happen to all govt pukes.. 