1. Be active:
Research has shown that swimming is one of the best exercises for a long, healthy life. Regular exercise can also prevent decline in brain activity in older adults.;
2. Eat fresh, homemade food:
Always prepare meals from home-grown vegetables and never eat fast food.;
3. Allow yourself a treat:
Centenarians also say that they enjoy eating delicacies.;
4. Be adventurous:
Drive a car, work out at the gym, and get outside more.;
5. Do what you love:
Vincent Dransfield, 109, served in the local volunteer fire department for more than 80 years. He says that his favorite job brought him happiness.;
6. Remain resilient to failure:
"Это дело выбора: что я выбираю? Я решила не застревать в боли и страдании. Это было больно, и мне это не нравилось. Наступает момент, когда тратить на это больше времени просто не стоит моей энергии", - говорит МакГари, she is 102 years old;
7. Think positively:
Several centenarians surveyed by Today have survived cancer or heart disease. This proves that you don't need to be in perfect health to achieve healthy longevity.
Most also said they were optimistic and expected good things to happen. Research has shown that high levels of optimism are associated with increased life expectancy after age 90.