Aging is often associated with cognitive decline. However, some individuals, known as “super-agers,” defy these expectations. These centenarians maintain sharp mental faculties well into their later years. Research is revealing that resilience and problem-solving skills are key traits that set them apart. They are living proof that you can be old and sharp. The post Old and Sharp appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    What if Thanksgiving was the start of the new year? Imagine this: Instead of the new year kicking off on January 1st, we shift the calendar, and the new year begins with Thanksgiving. The holiday season would take on an entirely new vibe. It would transform the way we approach the end of The post What if Thanksgiving Was the Start of the New Year? appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    At 37 years old Novak Djokovic is the old man of tennis. A 24 time Grand Slam champion, his recent gold medal at the Paris Olympics for his home country of Serbia provides that with each passing day, he’s still got what it takes to win. In a demanding sport like tennis, filled The post Prevention Equals Longevity appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Mary “Molly” Repper smoked 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life, until she turned 95. Then she gave it up. Just turning 100, Molly’s doctors have said that her lungs were clear, and her heart was as “sound as a bell.” Molly is living proof that it’s never too late to The post It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    You read it right. His friends call him Frank Astaire. His name is Frank Hasman but his love of dance and moves on the dance floor have earned him the nickname “Frank Astaire.” Whether it’s ballroom, rock, swing, foxtrot, samba, or rumba, he’s on the floor. Dancing is something Frank has been doing The post Frank Astaire appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.