Anyone who takes a drug every day has had this thought and quickly moved past this narrow point of view.
We all want to live long, healthy lives, and whether we like to admit it or not, the human body isn't built to match our modern expectations for longevity. If you plan to live a long and comfortable life, taking multiple drugs every day is in your future. For some of us it comes sooner than it does for others.
> Nearly nine in ten (89%) adults 65 and older report they are currently taking any prescription medicine. This compares to three-fourths of 50-64 year olds who report taking prescription drugs, half (51%) of 30-49 year olds, and four in ten (38%) 18-29 year olds.
We all want to live long, healthy lives, and whether we like to admit it or not, the human body isn't built to match our modern expectations for longevity. If you plan to live a long and comfortable life, taking multiple drugs every day is in your future. For some of us it comes sooner than it does for others.