. . . "Today, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other health issues ??? which Indians say weren't problematic before the 20th century ??? are prevalent.Seminole tribe member Frank Billie Jr. says the old way of life kept people fit and that many lived past 100.More: Some modern Indians struggle to retain identityWhen you are carrying 300 or 400 pieces of wood just to make a house, and about 2,000 or 3" .