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I once followed a series on U.S.A. National Public Radio that featured interviews with centenarians; and not those simply vegetating in nursing homes, but those who still live active lives. After a year long study across the nation, the reseacher/host/interviewer came to the conclusion that there were 4 commonalities with all these active ancients.

1. Not surprisingly, a willingness to exercise beyond normal movement.

2. Because most centenarians outlive not only their spouses and early friends, but children as well - they possess a non-destructive means for dealing with grief.

3. Initially the interviewer wanted the centenarians to recall their past, but found most insisted on talking about their future plans; concluding that compelling goals were vital to long life. (One 106 year-old woman had recently enrolled in Spanish language lessons, at a nearby community college. Her granddaughter said she had to "schedule" times to lunch with her "more active" grandma!)

4. A very good sense of humor, quick wit and eager laugh.

Live well and long, my friends.

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I got five stars and will live to be 97. There were no cholesterol questions, though. I have had two grandfathers pass away in their '70's due to atheroscelerosis, so I have my cholesterol checked every year.

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I got five stars and will live to be 97. There were no cholesterol questions, though. I have had two grandfathers pass away in their '70's due to atheroscelerosis, so I have my cholesterol checked every year.

didn't it ask questions about heart disease? I don't remember, but I thought it did...

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I smoke and drink regularly. I rarely eat veggies.

But I will live to be 77? I got 4 stars :crazy:

silly, silly game... underestimate me will you! :beady:

:laughing:

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According to the information I've read, I should have already been dead.

Just goes to show and I quote:

"Don't believe everything you read."

I'm a walking, talking example of the previous fact.

Interesting thread, nevertheless.

Even if I died tonight/today, it wouldn't be that far from the day/night I was born.

Eternity is for ever and ever . . .

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I think we're all just confused as to what your point was.

Merely trying to lighten up the discourse. Seems as though that precedent has already been set in the SF forums.

Paraphrased replay:

"Don't care to live long - see the Taliban ..."

Way too vague? Offensive? Not in my job description?

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