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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.

Meaning and Purpose in Life as A Source of Longevity and Successful Aging
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by Joe Casciani SHORT STORIES ABOUT ORVILLE ROBERTS AND JULIA HAWKINS There was a recent article on the Growing Bolder website about a man who began running at the age of 50,…

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Living to 100 is a By-product of Making the Right Choices, Not a Destination
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by Joseph Casciani On our last internet Radio episode, our guest was Nick Buettner, of the Blue Zones team.  He spoke passionately about the lessons that we’ve learned from the centenarians living in…

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Learn About the Blue Zones of the World and the Lifestyles of the Centenarians who Live There
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by Joseph Casciani Blue Zones are geographic areas around the world where people have lower rates of chronic disease and are home to some of the world’s oldest people.  These five…

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Intermittent Fasting: What Does it Look Like and What Does It Matter to the Body?
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by Joe Casciani INTRODUCTION A subject that I have become interested in recently is intermittent fasting (shortened to “IF” for this article). This has become a trend for the health-conscious…

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Improving our Functional Health for Successful Aging and Longevity
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Guest Author, Rhonda Underhill, Rhonda@GetWellderly.com Getting enough exercise is important for people of all ages, but for seniors and those with diabetes, it can be even more beneficial. Staying healthy with daily exercise…

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New Challenges for Older Woman
Here are the Best Websites for Adult Online Learning, Free Courses, Developing Sought-after Skills, and Pursuing New Career Goals
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by Joseph Casciani Re-defining Ourselves and Our Purpose in Life Years ago, a young gerontologist / psychologist by the name of Ken Dychtwald, PhD, shared his vision for the aging society…

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Friends and Family May Help Italians Live Healthier and Longer
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Joseph Casciani By Nina Avramova, CNN If you think longevity solely comes down to genes and diet, think again. Our social life — the family ties and the bonds you…

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Digging Deep
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by Joseph Casciani The Living to 100 Club is the creation of Dr. Joe Casciani, a psychologist, who has specialized in older adult care for over 30 years, and trained and supported many…

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Exploring Supportive Environments for Older Adults: The Top Takeaways from the Radio Show with Dr. Addie Abushousheh
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by Joe Casciani One of the recent guests on the Living to 100 Club radio program was someone with combined expertise in architecture, aging, and applied research, who spoke about…

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Better Habits, Better Health: Top Takeaways from Radio Show with Dr. Michael Howard
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by Joe Casciani BETTER HABITS, BETTER HEALTH A recent guest on the Living to 100 Club Radio Show was Dr. Michael Howard, health educator, neuropsychologist, and researcher on aging and…

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Be Prepared: Good Advice for Those Likely to Live Longer Than We Think We Will
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Be Prepared: Good Advice for Those Likely to Live Longer Than We Think We Will. Join the Livingto100.Club by Joe Casciani An eye-popping statistic from the medical journal, Lancet, has…

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An Inside Look at Positive Psychology – Part One
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by Joe Casciani It’s been said that psychology, historically, has attempted to understand and help people by focusing on problems and dysfunction.  Positive psychology is different; it instead examines how…

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