How to Live to Be 100 Years Old
The AMA identifies seven key habits including diet, exercise, sleep, social connections, and preventive care to reduce mortality and improve healthy aging nationwide.
- The American Medical Association recommends adopting seven habits to improve longevity and quality of life, emphasizing small daily changes can add quality years or even decades.
- Medical experts note a nationwide loneliness epidemic considered a major public health concern, while a JAMA Network Open study linked sugary beverages, including 100% fruit juices, with higher mortality risk.
- Eat and drink recommendations include more dark-colored fruits, fiber-rich vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, fish, fewer processed meats and refined grains, plus at least 150 minutes moderate or 75 minutes vigorous weekly.
- Better sleep directly delivers improved memory, mood, and disease defenses, while scheduling preventive care and screenings helps doctors detect conditions early, studies on longevity show centenarians remain active.
- To reduce stress, the AMA recommends stress-management practices like breaks, mindfulness and pet therapy, cultivating a sense of purpose, and contacting professionals or the 988 crisis helpline when overwhelmed.
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How to Live to Be 100 Years Old
(StatePoint) Living to 100 may sound extraordinary, but research suggests it’s more achievable—and enjoyable—than many people think. Studies show the majority of centenarians rate their health as good, and large numbers of people in this age group are mobile, active…
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(StatePoint) Living to 100 may sound extraordinary, but research suggests it’s more achievable—and enjoyable—than many people think. Studies show the majority of centenarians rate their health as good, and large numbers of people in this age group are mobile, active and optimistic. According to the American Medical Association, adopting these seven habits can improve longevity and quality of life: 1. Eat healthy. Think of food as medicine. Choos…
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