An interesting article appeared on the New York Times website last week entitled The Meaning of Life. In the article the author, Roger Cohen, address the age old question, “What’s life for?”
The article discusses a caloric restriction experiment conducted on monkeys. In an effort to control aging, one monkey group was permitted to consume an endless amount of food daily. The other group’s food consumption was restricted.
Though the calorie restricted monkeys appear slimmer and at least visibly healthier, Cohen is not swayed by the experiment. Cohen makes a strong argument for the joys of life gained by good food and laugher, concluding that laughter extends life.
I agree with Cohen that laughter extends life. Perhaps the best recipe for an extended life is delicious meals with great friends.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009÷07/16/opinion/16iht-edcohen.html?_r=2&ref=opinion