100 Year Stories
Longevity Runs in Her Family
Elizabeth Francis set a few records as she celebrated her birthday. She became the oldest living person in Texas, the second oldest in
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 21, 2023
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Aging Has Come of Age
The last Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model was 81-year-old Martha Stewart. Some of the most grueling, best attended concert tours this year belong
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 10, 2023
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Your Healthy Longevity Makes You an Activist
Whether you realize it or not, maintaining your healthy longevity makes you an activist. It makes you a force to be reckoned with. The
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 27, 2023
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Get Busy! Sex and Longevity
Sex isn’t a comfortable subject for many people. But sex and longevity are intimately entwined. When you know the facts, you’ll want to get
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 18, 2023
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You Are Preparing for a 100 Year Lifestyle – Is Your Financial Planner?
If you are reading this article, you are either already committed to the 100 Year Lifestyle or strongly considering doing so. You also likely
Brad Berger
June 4, 2023
100 Year Stories
His First 100
Joe Laird is a cool guy with an amazing sense of humor. Turning 100 hasn’t changed any of that. Joe says he’s celebrating
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 25, 2023
100 Year Stories
Established 1923
Maurine Loopstra proudly wears her new post workout jersey that reads “Maurine 100 Established 1923.” Maurine turned 100 on a Tuesday. On Wednesday she
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 18, 2023
Chiropractic
Healthspan vs Lifespan
As the Longevity Industrial Complex continues to grow by leaps and bounds, new language – more nuanced language – is being used to talk
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 9, 2023
Health Care 100
Don’t Stop Flossing
Everyone knows that good dental hygiene is important. Keep brushing your teeth, don’t stop flossing, and see your dentist for regular cleanings. Do these
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 2, 2023
Environment 100
Gardening – The Longevity Hobby
Nonagenarians and centenarians living in the Blue Zones all have several things in common, including their shared hobby. According to Dan Buettner, author
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 25, 2023
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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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
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
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
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
Environment 100
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 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
100 Year Stories
Kicking Up Your Heels
According to 100-year-old Marlys Mueller, kicking up your heels, or specifically in her case, square dancing, is one of the keys to healthy longevity.
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 26, 2023
100 Year Lifestyle Essentials
Longevity Industrial Complex
There is a Longevity Industrial Complex forming in the world. In fact, it has been forming for many years. It is built around capitalizing
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 23, 2022