The question of how long you can go without food depends on a lot of factors. Will and determination definitely play a part. Political prisoners on hunger strikes and fasting religious leaders have been known to go for weeks at a time without any food. Gandhi fasted for 21 days while in his 70s.People lost in the wild have also survived for long periods of time without eating.f you go without food, your metabolism will adjust accordingly and slow down on its own -- basically doing what it can to pitch in for survival's sake. Climate is a major factor too. The bad news is that both cold and hot weather are no good if you have no food.
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A) You may still be eligible for Medicare benefits. For example, if you are married, you may be eligible for Medicare through your spouse. When you turn age 65, visit Social Security's website or call 1-800-772-1213.If you are not eligible for Medicare, the GIC will require a copy of your denial letter from the Social Security Administration that you are not eligible and you will remain in a GIC non-Medicare health plan.) If you are age 65 or over, visit Social Securityâs website or your local Social Security Office for confirmation of Social Security and Medicare benefit eligibility. If eligible for Part A for free and if you are retired, you must enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B to continue coverage with the GIC.