It pays to know: What 100 looks like!
06/07/24 at 03:00 AM
It pays to know: What 100 looks like!
Rafu Shimpo; by Judd Matsunaga, Esq; 6/5/24
Not too long ago, seeing a person 100 years of age was a rare thing. Now, they’re becoming more commonplace. There are an estimated 90,000 centenarians living in the U.S. It’s still a small percentage of the population, but it’s a number that’s expected to keep increasing. By 2060, there could be about 600,000 people who are 100 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Is there a secret recipe for a longer life? What’s it take to get there? That’s a question geriatrician Thomas Perls, M.D., has been investigating for decades with the New England Centenarian Study. ...
- ... Choose the right life partner. ...
- ... Do what you love. ...
- ... Don't neglect your education. ...
- ... Learn tolerance. ...
- ... Cherish your friendships. ...
- ... Think positive. ...
- ... Learn from your elders. ...
- ... Believe in your own potential. ...
- ... Be kind. ...
- ... Keep moving. ...
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