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Longevity Techniques

How to Stay Healthy and Live Long

The National Institutes of Health has determined that genetics probably accounts for only 25 to 30% of a long life, while 70 to 75% is decided by lifestyle. This suggests that perhaps we have more control over our lifespan than previously thought – and that maybe our parents did as well.
We know much more today about what contributes to living longer. Many of these longevity lessons are from the Blue Zones, geographic areas around the world that are home to some of the world’s oldest people. The lifestyle traits include regular physical activity, alcohol in moderation, close social circles, a sense of purpose and meaning, commitment to families, plant-based diets, and sufficient sleep.

Brain health balance showing dementia risk factors and protective lifestyle factors
Can We Prevent Dementia? Maybe That’s the Wrong Question
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By Joseph M. Casciani, PhD Here is a number that gets your attention: 45%. The 2024 Lancet Commission identified 14 potentially modifiable risk factors and estimated that, collectively, they are…

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The Most Important Longevity Habit Isn’t Exercise
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It’s believing you have the ability to influence your own future. By Joe Casciani, PhD If someone asked you what contributes most to a longer, healthier life, what would you…

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Leslie Kenny, founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, appearing as a guest on the Living to 100 Club podcast to discuss healthy longevity, immune resilience, and extending health span.
What Makes Life Worth Extending?
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What Makes Life Worth Extending? What does it really mean to live longer—and live better? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Leslie…

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Dr. Joel Brind discusses the health benefits of glycine for healthy aging on the Living to 100 Club podcast with host Dr. Joe Casciani.
The Glycine Solution – Part 2: New Insights on Inflammation, Aging and Brain Health with Dr. Joel Brind
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In this return visit to The Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joseph Casciani welcomes back biochemist and researcher Dr. Joel Brind. We tune in for an updated conversation on…

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Older couple enjoying a conversation in a comfortable home setting while planning for a new chapter in life.
How Downsizing Can Unlock Freedom and Fresh Choices in Retirement
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For older adults approaching retirement or already living it, the family home can start to feel like a responsibility rather than a reward. Rising upkeep, safety worries, and day-to-day chores…

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Older adults and community members enjoying conversation together outdoors in a welcoming social setting
Connection, Community, and Aging Well
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Loneliness and Social Isolation Are Not the Same When people think about challenges facing older adults, the words “loneliness” and “social isolation” often come quickly to mind. But while these…

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Mountain landscape representing the ongoing journey of growth, resilience, and purpose throughout life
The Mountain and the Climb: Reflections on Aging, Resilience, and Purpose
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“One day, the mountain that is in front of you will be so far behind you, it will hardly be visible in the distance. But the person you become in…

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Jonathan Askholm speaking about smell loss and brain health on the Living to 100 Club podcast
The Forgotten Sense: How Smell Impacts Brain Health, Mood, and Aging Well
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What if one of the most overlooked indicators of brain health is something we rarely think about—our sense of smell? In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani…

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Dr. Joe Casciani speaking during a Living to 100 Club podcast interview about how to age well
How to Stay Engaged, Purposeful, and Connected as We Age — Practical Tools for Living Well
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In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, we explore how to age well. The focus is on staying engaged, purposeful, and connected in later life. Drawing on over…

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How to Age Well: Mental Flexibility, Movement, and a Wellness Model of Aging
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In this episode, Dr. Joseph M. Casciani speaks with Angie Dortch, creator of Learning HOW to Age. HOW refers to Honor the Past, Open to the Present, and Welcome to…

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Aging Powerfully: Anti-Frailty, Brain-Body Training, and the Future of Longevity Fitness
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In this episode of the Living to 100 Club Podcast, host Dr. Joseph M. Casciani speaks with J.J. Caruncho, founder of Sanctavia, an innovative longevity training system designed to help…

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Centenarian Longevity Habits: What Keeps Them Healthy
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Dr. Joe Casciani in conversation with Pam Fultz, Vi Senior Living Each year, new research sheds light on what helps people live not just longer, but better. In this episode…

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