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.
by Joe Casciani OPENING This is the third in a series of articles on the principles of positive psychology. The first two looked at “explanatory styles” or how we explain…
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It isn’t uncommon to hear people joking about turning 40… for the third time around or sighing at the idea of becoming a year older. Aging successfully and happily isn’t something regularly talked about or even expected, but when did we all decide that getting older was a negative thing? One must ask themselves if aging really is as bad as we all interpret it to be.
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This is an invitation to join us for the next episode of the Living to 100 Club radio program with our special guest, Belinda Farrell. We will learn about the…
read moreDr. Casciani loves to share the great articles he finds across the internet. Here is a directory of some he would like to share with you. Healthy Lifestyle Choices This…
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We are very fortunate to have Dr. Ken Druck as the next guest on the Living to 100 Club radio program, as we discuss his new book, “Raising an Aging…
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This episode of the Living to 100 Club Radio program explores the expanding use of cannabis and CBD for medicinal use, especially among older adults. Are seniors using cannabis to…
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This episode of the Living to 100 Club radio show explores the practice of meditation. Meditation can be a way to improve our attention, awareness, and energy through regular practice.…
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This show invites wellness expert, Michelle Palmer, to discuss the benefits of infrared heat and crystal stone therapy to boost energy and reduce joint pain, inflammation and stress. After experiencing…
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This show will explore “narrative gerontology,” a relatively new interdisciplinary field of research and practice, meaning “life as story” and involving late life. In the early 1960’s, the gerontologist Robert…
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As the title suggests, this program explores the nature of chronic illness from different behavioral health perspectives: describe how personality types, core beliefs, and behavioral habits affect chronic illness; what…
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This episode of the Living to 100 Club Radio show dives into the subject of culinary medicine, and its two goals: helping people understand the choices behind food options and…
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We are excited to have as our next guest on our Radio show Nick Buettner. Nick Buettner and the Blue Zones team study the world’s “Blue Zones”, communities whose elders…
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