100 Year Stories
100 Harvests and Counting
Earl Mallinger has been involved in harvests since the age of 3 or 4. That puts him at 100 harvests and counting. Earl is 105,
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 20, 2023
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Celebrate the Great Outdoors
National Parks Week is April 22 – 30. It’s a celebration of everything “parks” and your opportunity to get outside and celebrate the great
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 18, 2023
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The Happiness Curve
Visualize a smiley face without the eyes. That’s pretty much what the Happiness Curve looks like. Economist David Blanchflower analyzed data on well-being
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April 16, 2023
100 Year Stories
Dancing Through Life
Eileen Kramer has been dancing through life for 108 years now…and counting. This Australian dancer and “all-around creative powerhouse” began dancing 90 years
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 13, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Brain Food
It is a fact that food is medicine, and we are what we eat. However, many people don’t realize that the phrase “brain
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April 11, 2023
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Eco-Anxiety
April is the month that we celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Stress Awareness Month. These two subjects are not as divergent as
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 9, 2023
100 Year Stories
She’s Got the Moves
Jean Bailey, 102, has been a fitness instructor for three years. She’s got the moves and enthusiastically guides others four times a week in
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 6, 2023
Fitness
Spring Sports Injuries
Spring is in the air and kids and adults alike are excited to get outside! Unfortunately, that also means spring sports injuries, many
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 4, 2023
Change Your Life
Desired and Feared
“Growing old may be the only event in life that is both desired and feared,” according to Diane Halpern, former president of the American
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
The Wisdom of 100 Centenarians
Even 10 years ago it wouldn’t have been likely that you’d find an article asking 100 centenarians from around the world for their
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March 30, 2023
Fitness
Art Form and Sport
Tony Hawk has been quoted as saying that “skateboarding is an art form, a lifestyle, and a sport.” Known as “Birdman” to his
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March 28, 2023
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Drink Up!
We all know that our body is made of mostly water and it’s important to drink enough fluids, preferably water, each day. The
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 26, 2023
100 Year Stories
Service Above Self
So here’s a really interesting story – or two. Centenarian Robert “Bob” Gast from Warsaw, Indiana first appeared in a story about how
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March 23, 2023
Fitness
The Wim Hof Way
At first glance, it looks like an extreme sport. On closer look, yes, professional athletes are participating, but so are people with chronic,
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 21, 2023
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Social Habits and Life Spans
The first mammals evolved during the age of the dinosaur, about 190 million years ago. However, it wasn’t until 2023 that longevity researchers determined
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 19, 2023
100 Year Stories
Partying with Her Chiropractor
Helen Malicki made big plans for her 100th birthday party. She and 99 of her closest friends will be celebrating a life filled
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 16, 2023
Environment 100
The Science Behind Earthing
Earthing, or grounding as it is also known, involves things that we all did as kids. Walking barefoot, laying down in the grass or
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 14, 2023
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Super Depressing
There is a link between antidepressant use and deadly “superbugs,” (defined as a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs) according
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 12, 2023
100 Year Stories
Not Like a Lot of People
When interviewed by her local paper a day before her 100th birthday, Mary T. Alexander told the reporter, “I’m not like a lot of
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 9, 2023
Fitness
Best Exercise for Healthy Longevity
Without a doubt, exercise – moving your body with the intention to improve health and fitness – should be part of everyone’s lifestyle. But
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 7, 2023
Change Your Life
Our Shared Future?
According to a 2023 UN Report entitled “Leaving No One Behind In An Ageing World,” our shared future is of a world that is
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 5, 2023
100 Year Stories
Adaptability is My Superpower
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is truly one of a kind. She’s a 103-year-old nun who wakes up at 5 a.m. and starts her day
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
Still Motivated, Still Curious
Some people consider themselves lucky to live to 74. Stanley Sacks has been practicing law for that long. And at 100 years old, he
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 28, 2023
100 Year Lifestyle Essentials
Explore Your Longevity Potential
Now is the time to explore your longevity potential! Nearly 30 years ago, Max came to my office as a 98-year-old man who was
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 28, 2023
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The Core of Your Core
Everyone in the fitness world is talking about the importance of a healthy core. Your core is the center of gravity of your body. It
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 26, 2023
100 Year Stories
A Story to Tell
Centenarian Steve Gatensbury has written and self-published 36 books since his retirement in 1989. They range from historical to poetry. Clearly, Steve is a
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 23, 2023
100 Year Stories
Responsible for Something Good
“I’m glad I’m responsible for something good.” That was Adele Samuelson’s response when asked about her sense of humor that has been passed down
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 21, 2023
Change Your Life
How Do You Define Independent?
February is National Senior Independence Month. The people who created this month did so to “allow senior citizens and community members to share resources
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 19, 2023
100 Year Stories
One Passionate Player
The game of bowls or lawn bowling in England can be traced back to the 12th century. Today it’s even more popular among young
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 16, 2023
100 Year Stories
If That Isn’t Love…
If that isn’t love, then what is? Love was in the air when San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle brought his grandmother on the field
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 13, 2023