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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
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 16, 2023
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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
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
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For the Love of Chocolate
February is the month of love…and chocolate. And it’s not just because chocolate is considered to be an essential Valentine’s Day gift. February
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 12, 2023
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Purpose Gives Life Meaning
It was Charles Henry Parkhurst who said that “purpose is what gives life meaning.” Purpose is your main life motivation – the reason you
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 5, 2023
Mindfulness 100
Happiness, Positive Psychology, and Centenarians
It might sound like a strange combination – happiness, positive psychology, and centenarians – but it’s not. Largely thanks to improved sanitation and
100 Year Lifestyle
January 23, 2023
100 Year Stories
Lots to See!
“Don’t stop just because you’re getting older. There’s lots of places to go, lots of places to see, lots of places to experience.” Those
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 22, 2022
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How Stress Affects You
It has become redundant to talk about stressful times of year. Today, stress can be 24/7, 12 months a year. Despite that, the fact
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 18, 2022
100 Year Stories
Today’s Centenarians
Unwavering, Relentless, and More Timely Than Ever Today’s centenarians are bewildered by their extended lives. They reached their milestone with no strategic plan or
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 18, 2022
100 Year Stories
Baby, It’s Cold
The song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” may have been written in 1944, but it’s still popular today. However, our point of reference towards the
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 13, 2022
Change Your Life
Renew Yourself
Do you ever wait for the New Year to start creating resolutions? Don’t wait for the year to end to start to renew
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 11, 2022
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Meditation – It’s Essential
Meditation is essential in order to have a clear head that’s ready for anything. If you’re unfamiliar with meditation, it’s an ancient practice where
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 27, 2022
Performance 100
Renew Your Body Through Movement
How do you renew your body through movement? A great first action when you wake up in the morning is to move every
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 20, 2022
100 Year Stories
Death of the Blue Zones
Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones, when visiting Nicoya, Costa Rica recently, identified what he referred to as “the death of the [b]lue
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 17, 2022
Fitness and Nutrition 100
Fruits and Vegetables You Haven’t Tried
Do you tire of eating the same fruits and vegetables? Do you want to switch things up and try something new? The 100
100 Year Lifestyle
November 7, 2022
100 Year Stories
Diving Into the Record Books
Making 701 scuba dives during your lifetime is an accomplishment. Making your 702nd dive at 100 years old and counting puts you in
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 13, 2022
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Magnesium Extraordinaire – Part 1
Magnesium Extraordinaire When I first learned about magnesium (Mg) in 1963, hardly anyone ever mentioned this mineral or was aware of its vital role
100 Year Lifestyle
October 8, 2022
Health Care 100
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
We’ve all heard someone, many people, make the joke, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” They are usually saying it with an extra large, extra
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 6, 2022
Fitness and Nutrition 100
Healthy After School Snacks for Kids
When kids get home from school everyday, the first things they ask you for are snacks. While their first choice is anything from
100 Year Lifestyle
October 3, 2022
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The Service Mindset
All this month we have been looking at being of service and the many health and other benefits of doing so. However, being
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 18, 2022
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The Best Way to Find Yourself
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. – Mahatma Gandhi Find yourself, lose yourself, create
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September 11, 2022
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Service, Gratitude, and Longevity
September is a month of service, gratitude, and—longevity. Surprised? Think about it. It is a month filled with holidays that recognize and celebrate
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 4, 2022
Environment 100
Declutter Your Life
This month we’ve been looking at defining, redefining, and refining ourselves. You can’t go through that process without looking at the clutter you’ve
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 28, 2022
100 Year Stories
Centenarian Cool
Pete Rizzo, Uncle Pete, is a lot of things. According to his family, he’s the definition of centenarian cool. He’s a master of mindfulness.
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 25, 2022
Education 100
Radically Reframing Your Concept of Age
If you’ve been following The 100 Year Lifestyle for any period of time, you know that aging is an opportunity to live your best
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 21, 2022
Change Your Life
Rethink, Redefine, & Reinvent Your Health
Have you ever been asked on a survey if you consider yourself to be a healthy person? How did you answer? Were you being
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 14, 2022
Fitness and Nutrition 100
Just SAD
No one can point to the exact moment when the phrase was first coined, but since the late 1970s when the Senate Select
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 11, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Very Best Years of My Life
When asked what it was like to be 100, Mike Fremont responded that “these are the very best years of my life.” That’s
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 11, 2022
Fitness and Nutrition 100
Organic and Biodynamic
Putting dinner (and breakfast and lunch) on the table these days takes some effort. There is certainly more fine print involved than there was
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 8, 2022
100 Year Stories
Don’t Let Your Dreams Just Stay as Dreams
Don’t let your dreams just stay as dreams. That’s the advice of Kenichi Horie, the 83-year-old known as “Japan’s most famous yachtsman.” He
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 4, 2022
