Factoid of the day: How to live to 100
“For the first time in history, adults aged 100 or older are a fast-growing population group. Most industrialized countries now average one centenarian per 10,000 residents, but the figure is moving toward one in 5,000.
“University of Georgia gerontologist Leonard Poon looked at common threads among the centenarians he interviewed: They exercised regularly, ate breakfast daily, consumed carotenoids and Vitamin A in large amounts, and didn’t smoke.“ (Source: Outlook 2010, The Futurist, November-December 2009)
This post reminds me of a recent article by Alexander Green in which he discusses the findings of a famous study by Dr. George Vaillant, a Harvard Medical School professor who, since 1967, has followed the men of Harvard’s “Grant Study”.
Vaillant’s specialty is the comprehensive study of a small number of people over a long period of time. His findings offer interesting insights into the human condition and highlight the factors that correlate most highly with a positive life assessment in old age. The article can be found here: http://bit.ly/VODgC
Well, time for you to start writing Gerontology Johnny Bunko: Careers for Your Second Century.
The ‘common threads’ make sense. I’m only 30 now, but I want to break the record for longest life ever =)
Interesting. I remember reading a National Geographic article, about three years ago, and the cover article was about people, from all parts of the globe, who had lived to be over 100. One of the common ‘threads’ was a “need to help others”. All were involved in volunteer work, in which they felt that others depended on them.
News report on the day of my death:
“Authorities today reported finding the body of
107 year old Bill Enross, the apparent victim
of a ripcord malfunction”
Nice topic! The key to live up to 100 years old is a healthy living which means be aware of what you eat. I don’t think a country’s population affects on what age you live. It only depend on how you live your life. Exercise, nutritional food, vitamins, and right weight loss menus program.
Thank You!