Here's how to live for 100 years
By Walden Siew |
May 5, 2010, Wednesday
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STAYING in touch with pop culture and the latest trends, such as iPods and text messaging, and a dinner date with actress Betty White are keys to living a long life, according to people who know - centenarians.
Being socially active, eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep also won't hurt.
"If I could leave any message, never stop learning. Period," said Maurice Eisman, a Maryland centenarian.
Eisman was one of 100 centenarians questioned in a poll about the secrets of longevity. Laughter and prayer were also important, along with staying connected to family and friends and keeping up with current events and gadgets.
Eight percent of centenarians said they had sent text or instant messages, compared to 1 percent last year. And 12 percent are using iPods, 4 percent more than three years ago, a survey for Evercare showed.
Many centenarians said they listened to music or watched videos on computers.
Nearly 100,000 centenarians are living in the United States, and the number is expected to climb to more than 601,000 by 2050, according to the US Census Bureau.
"I think everybody should have something to say in what's going on in their life and not just take everything for granted," said Marie Keeler, 101, from Minnesota.
White, the octogenarian star of a popular Super Bowl commercial, was top choice of a dinner date for most centenarians. She usurped actor Bill Cosby, the winner for the past two years.
Tiger Woods, second most popular a year ago, did not make the list this year following revelations about his marital infidelities. Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama and Sarah Palin were also favorite dinner companions.
Thirty percent said the recent recession was more severe than the Great Depression, 40 percent walked every day and 1 percent used Nintendo's Wii Fit.
Three quarters ate a healthy diet and nearly a third opted for organic foods.
Evercare, part of United Healthcare Medicare Solutions, is a care coordination program for older Americans.
Being socially active, eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep also won't hurt.
"If I could leave any message, never stop learning. Period," said Maurice Eisman, a Maryland centenarian.
Eisman was one of 100 centenarians questioned in a poll about the secrets of longevity. Laughter and prayer were also important, along with staying connected to family and friends and keeping up with current events and gadgets.
Eight percent of centenarians said they had sent text or instant messages, compared to 1 percent last year. And 12 percent are using iPods, 4 percent more than three years ago, a survey for Evercare showed.
Many centenarians said they listened to music or watched videos on computers.
Nearly 100,000 centenarians are living in the United States, and the number is expected to climb to more than 601,000 by 2050, according to the US Census Bureau.
"I think everybody should have something to say in what's going on in their life and not just take everything for granted," said Marie Keeler, 101, from Minnesota.
White, the octogenarian star of a popular Super Bowl commercial, was top choice of a dinner date for most centenarians. She usurped actor Bill Cosby, the winner for the past two years.
Tiger Woods, second most popular a year ago, did not make the list this year following revelations about his marital infidelities. Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama and Sarah Palin were also favorite dinner companions.
Thirty percent said the recent recession was more severe than the Great Depression, 40 percent walked every day and 1 percent used Nintendo's Wii Fit.
Three quarters ate a healthy diet and nearly a third opted for organic foods.
Evercare, part of United Healthcare Medicare Solutions, is a care coordination program for older Americans.
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