Toy balloons and longevity: watch for the wrinkles!

摘要

I recently read in a journal that facial appearance is an unanticipatedly good predictor of survival and mentioned this to Charles over lunch. 'So the older you look the older you are!' Charles summarised, adding with a smile, 'As we all know, Coe!' 'But biologically as well as chronologically, Charles!' I emphasised. 'You sound surprised, Coe! Have you never blown up a balloon?' Seeing that I was taken aback, he added 'Even in your younger days, Coe?'