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The Art of Balance
Ever seen a tightrope walker? Often, they are perched high above the ground, balancing one foot in front of the other as they
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April 23, 2025
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Serving Up Inspiration
At 100 years old, Anna Possi is Italy’s oldest barista. Since opening Bar Centrale with her husband in 1958, she has worked tirelessly,
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February 26, 2025
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Off the Charts
When it comes to life in general, and particularly our health, we all want to be off the charts. We want to do
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February 19, 2025
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Gratitude
Whenever anyone, anywhere interviews or even just speaks with someone in their 90s, age 100, or beyond who is living a healthy, happy
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February 5, 2025
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Can’t Stand Still
Lew Burja believes it’s very important to keep moving. A mere 92 years of age, Lew practices Tai Chi in his hometown of
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January 29, 2025
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It’s Working for Her
If you’re currently planning to retire early, you might want to read about Ann Schroeder first. Only recently did Ann retire from her
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January 8, 2025
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Weaving Longevity
Kazuko Sato embodies the spirit of longevity through her craft as a weaver of shifu, an ancient craft of weaving paper textiles. However,
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December 4, 2024
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Good News Joe!
Coffee lovers, have we got some good news about your cup(s) of Joe! A new wave of studies has revealed promising links between
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November 28, 2024
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Prevention Equals Longevity
At 37 years old Novak Djokovic is the old man of tennis. A 24 time Grand Slam champion, his recent gold medal at
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October 30, 2024
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Limber for Life
We all know that being fit is important for every stage of life. Whether you swim, walk, play pickleball, or garden, moving your
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October 6, 2024
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Picture Perfect
Creativity truly knowns no age limits. At 103 years old, Ralph Conte, continues to nurture his lifelong passion for photography. His granddaughter says
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August 28, 2024
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Keep Curious
Curiosity may have killed the cat but it could well be Peggy Cobb’s secret to her amazing longevity. She says curiosity is her
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July 17, 2024
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A Life of Service
Ester Wagner has spent her entire life doing for others. Whether in her work or as a volunteer, Ester doesn’t like to sit
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June 19, 2024
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When Does Old Age Begin?
Society as a whole has begun to ask the question – when does old age begin? In a world that has long been
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June 2, 2024
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Rants, Raves, & Reflections of a Renaissance Woman
Gloria Jaroff is a Renaissance woman. She’s lovely, personable, brilliant, and highly accomplished. She’s got a great sense of humor, has led a
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May 30, 2024
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Eclipse Chaser
Being 105 years old means you’ve seen a lot of things in your lifetime. However, Laverne Biser hasn’t just focused on earthly goings
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May 9, 2024
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Longevity Literacy
What’s your longevity literacy? Perhaps more importantly, what’s your financial planners’ longevity literacy? Longevity literacy is a term used by the financial
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March 31, 2024
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Carrying the Torch
In 1924, France hosted the Olympic Summer games. Frenchman Charles Coste was also born that year. Now, in 2024, the Olympics are once
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March 28, 2024
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What’s Your Zone?
We’re hearing a great deal about the blue zones these days. In case you haven’t heard, blue zones are places identified by Dan
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March 24, 2024
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Curiosity Killed the Cat…
Many people have heard at least half of this old adage. The first half goes, “curiosity killed the cat.” The lesser known second
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March 3, 2024
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Full of Beans
The expression “full of beans” refers to someone having lots of energy and enthusiasm. In the case of Helena Pereira dos Santos, the
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February 15, 2024
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You Could Be a Centenarian
If you’ve been reading The 100 Year Lifestyle stories about centenarians, nonagenarians, and supercentenarians, you have probably noticed that very few of these
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January 25, 2024
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Singapore – The 6th Blue Zone
Singapore is the latest country to be named a blue zone. The sixth blue zone is the latest and only new one to
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December 28, 2023
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Feels Good at 107
If you talk to Bobbie West, she’ll tell you she feels good at 107 years old! Her vision is poor, and she doesn’t
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October 5, 2023
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Becoming a Least Vulnerable Person – 2023
This article was originally published during 2020. Since then, the threat of the pandemic, and the flow of information about variants has been
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September 17, 2023
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Flying High
John Hartness has been flying high since he was 16 years old. So, it’s no wonder that he took to the sky to
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September 7, 2023
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Couldn’t Stay Retired
Jayne Burns tried, but she just couldn’t stay retired. This past accountant has been working as a fabric cutter for the last 26
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August 24, 2023
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Spicy Food and Longevity
Love spicy food? You’re not alone. According to a recent Instacart survey, 74% of Americans enjoy adding hot sauce to their food. If
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August 22, 2023
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An Old Friend
He’s being referred to as a “veteran U.S. diplomat” and an “old friend” of the Chinese. They are talking about how Henry Kissinger
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August 17, 2023
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Not Just Child’s Play
Do you have a secret stash of adult coloring books? Are you someone who likes to stroll around the museum on a regular
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August 1, 2023