The Oldest American Dies at 115 Years Old
Tips For Living To 100 Years Old If You Are In Your 60’s
The number of centenarians, those living to the age of 100, continues to increase each year. Much of this can be attributed to a good diet and exercise, but some of it is just genetic. Researchers with the New England Centenarian Study discovered 281 genetic markers that predict with 61% accuracy who will reach their 100th birthday. Men in their 60’s have a 3.4% chance of making it to 100 compared to 6.5% for women. About 85% of centenarians live in cities where they typically have better access to medical care, social networks, culturally stimulating activities and transportation. A United Healthcare study found that 87% of centenarians communicated nearly every day with a friend or family member. Social interaction counts! Another factor was church. Attending religious services four times per month has been linked with an increase in life span of four to 14 years. According to interviews by National Geographic and the Blue Zone organization, 258 out of 263 centenarians said they belong to faith-based communities.
How To Live To Be 100 Years Old
The number of Centenarians continues to increase, although the “average†life expectancy is in decline due to COVID-19, opioid drug overdoses and other issues. The Wall Street Journal recently interviewed one of them, 100 year old Charlotte Sanddal. The World War II veteran attributes some of her good health to swimming regularly. A friend encouraged her to enter a freestyle event at the 1994 Montana Senior Olympics, where she won the gold medal. Girls didn’t have the opportunity to compete in sports when she grew up during the 1920’s. After winning her medal at age 72, she started training with a Masters swimming program near her home in Helena, Montana. She slowly learned to flip turn, a technique used to change directions by somersaulting and pushing off the pool wall with your feet, and got all four strokes down. Butterfly was the hardest, she said. Congratulations on your longevity Charlotte.
Key To Being Centenarian Not Necessarily Good Eating And Exercising
Want to live to be 100? Many people believe that eating healthy such as a Mediterranean diet and getting the proper amount of exercise are the keys to longevity. Although they help, part of it is in the genes and women have a much better chance of hitting this milestone. Men in their 60’s have a 3.4 chance of making it to 100 compared to 6.5% for women. But your genes also play a big part. The New England Centenarian Study found 281 genetic markers that predict with 61% accuracy who will reach their 100th birthday. Interestingly, about 85% of centenarians live in cities where there is better access to medical care, social networks, culturally stimulating and transportation systems. Social interaction is also important. A study from United Healthcare found that 87% of centenarians communicated nearly every day with a friend or family member. Attending religious services also has an impact.  Going to church four times per month has been linked to a four to 14 year increase in life expectance (AARP Bulletin August/September, page 47).
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Centenarian Kane Tanaka, Celebrates 119th Birthday, Is The Oldest Person In The World
Kane Tanaka celebrated her 119th birthday in Japan, continuing her run in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest woman in the world. Eiji Tanaka, her 62-year-old grandson, told the Japanese outlet Kyodo, “I hope she remains healthy and has fun every day as she grows older.â€Â Tanaka born in 1903 (the same year the Wright brothers made their first powered flight) loves carbonated beverages and posed for photographers last year with a peace sign, drinking a can of coke. Tanaka has seen five Japanese imperial reigns and two world wars.
Congratulations To Betty White As The World Congratulates Another Centenarian
Betty White is about to turn 100 years old and wants the whole world to party with her! On January 17, she will release a special movie event entitled “Betty White: 100 Years Young –A Birthday Celebration.†The movie is similar to a documentary, with footage of behind-the-scenes work on sets, working with her office staff, entertaining at home and footage of her as an animal advocate. It culminates with her birthday party with stars like Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Ryan Reynolds and Robert Redford. It will also honor her as the first woman to produce a national TV show and the first woman to receive an Emmy.
Good Genes : Three Sisters, All Centenarians
Frances Kompus recently celebrated her 100th birthday, one of three sisters who are all centenarians. Her sister Julia Kopriva turned 104 in November, and Lucy Pochop turned 102 in June. With no brothers, the three girls would work on the farm to help their parents, butchering hogs, driving tractors, pulling a one-way disc plow or a rod weeder. “It was good on the farm,†Frances told USA Today. “I had a few geese to play with and even had some roosters I made pets.â€Â She credits eating well as one of her secrets to longevity.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/12/05/three-kansas-sisters-100-and-older/8836356002/
Monterey County Gains Another Centenarian As Stanley Weiss Celebrates 100th Birthday In Pacific Grove
Former Monterey High football coach celebrated his 100th birthday. He first came to the Peninsula in 1952 where he landed a job as the varsity football coach for Monterey Union High School. At a young age, he lettered in football, basketball and track in high school before going on to play at Ohio State. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II before going on to get a Masters Degree in Education from UCLA.
Searching For The Fountain Of Youth : What Does It Take To Become A Centenarian : By Derek Baine
For decades, people have been searching for the fountain of youth, not just to look good but to try and avoid the inevitable—death. There is a field of scientists called biogerontologists that are working in a fast-developing field to not only maximize the average lifespan, but also to increase the “healthspan,†which is the number of years we spend free from disease, disability and impairment. Humans go through the aging process in a different manner than some animals, which may provide clues to growing older gracefully. Every year a human is alive, their risk of dying increased by 10%. In your 30’s, for instance, your odds of dying in any given year are less than one in 1,000.  However, this 10% compounding effect adds up quickly. Tortoises, some kind of salamander and fish and burrow-dwelling rodents called naked molerats all have a risk of death unrelated to how long they have been alive. This phenomenon is called “negligible senescence†and is being studied avidly by scientists.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-remedy-for-our-diseases-aging-less-11618003335