Before the start of the 20th century, it was not common to see people live much past 60, but today, thanks to advancements in science and various lifestyle factors, more people are reaching the golden age of 100. According to current statistics, if you Google the average ‘global’ lifespan you may be happy to know it increases all the time. It appears that the age of 100 is the new 75 expectation!

Factors for Longevity

Several factors can contribute to improved longevity. Being gifted with the right genes can be helpful, and many centenarians have close family members who are near the same age. However, genetics is only a part of the longevity equation. Quite probably, these close family members all followed similar healthy lifestyles that contributed to their increased lifespan. Continue reading →

The anti-aging market is one of the most profitable businesses today. Its focus is not just on beauty, but also on longevity. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for countless anti-aging creams, soaps, supplements, and treatments that can supposedly keep us young inside and out.

However, getting older remains a fact of life. No one has found the magic pill to turn back the clock or provide us with immortality. So the question still remains, what is the secret to living a long and fulfilled life?

Perhaps the closest we can get to an answer lies with the super-agers. Don’t be surprised to come across an octogenarian running a marathon or actively pursuing a brand new career. It is wonderful to know that there are people over 100 years of age who still have goals they are striving for. If you ask them what’s the secret, they are more than willing to share the secrets to their longevity. Continue reading →