Longevity Lessons From A 91-Year-Old

[initforme]

you are just a one note kind of person. most people are lucky to be able to retire when they are 65, just about nobody these days has the money to retire at 50 unless than plan to die at 70

And that's an indictment on the system.

 

[initforme]

you are just a one note kind of person. most people are lucky to be able to retire when they are 65, just about nobody these days has the money to retire at 50 unless than plan to die at 70

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I'm not sure that's true, highly dependent on the person. Probably gives you several more quality retirement years by starting early but not necessarily extending life.

All proves how disgusting things really are.

 

[Woodznutz]

Longevity Lessons From A 91-Year-Old - The Retirement Manifesto

A healthy 91-year-old shares longevity lessons we can all benefit from. In addition, I share some key findings from research on the topic.

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Edward Thorpe (NOT the man in the photo above) is 91 years old and can do 2 pull-ups and 15 push-ups (can you?).

I get motivated by seeing “old” people doing things that many people (often decades younger) struggle to do, and I wonder “What’s their secret?” Is it purely genetic, or are there longevity lessons we can learn from older role models living the lives we hope to live when we reach their age?

Nothing I would call "ground breaking" in this, just some good reminders.


1. Set A Goal For Longevity: In his own words, “The goal is to have a long life that’s also a healthy, productive one. As opposed to being in assisted living somewhere.” Edward has a goal that I can relate to.
2. Exercise Regularly:
3. Study The Topic:
4. Diet:
5. Minimize Risks:
6. Nutritional Supplements:
7. Buy A Wearable Fitness Tracker:
8. Read:

The Bottom Line: Lifestyle matters, and it’s within your control. Think of yourself at age 85, and ask yourself how much you’d value five more years of healthy living.

Start focusing on your lifestyle now.

Your future self will thank you.

This says pretty much all of it.

• Never smoking,
• Regular physical activity,
• Adequate sleep duration and
• Healthy diet

I did smoke in my youth but gave it up 54 years ago, otherwise I check the other boxes.

 

[MarathonMike]

This says pretty much all of it.

• Never smoking,
• Regular physical activity,
• Adequate sleep duration and
• Healthy diet

I did smoke in my youth but gave it up 54 years ago, otherwise I check the other boxes.

Not a guarantee but certainly increases one's odds of longer life and better quality of life.