Secrets of Living Longer and Younger


Want to stay young and reaching the age of over a hundred years? Follow the 10 tips following a healthy lifestyle. The secret is obtained from an opinion poll of 100 people over the age of one hundred years old (centenarians) in the United States.

One tip that most encouraged by this poll are still interacting, close contact with family or friends. Another secret is always working to make the brain and mind is always active and keeps the liver remain happy with a laugh. "If I should leave a message, do not stop to think. Forever," said a woman who has reached 102 years, Maurice Eisman.

While the things that you should always avoid and keep out of life, Eisman said, is the stress. "I think the worst thing is stress, and you can avoid it by managing your life," he said.

From the results of a poll conducted by telephone was revealed that some participants it also has a modern lifestyle. Approximately 19 percent of whom claimed to use mobile phones, 12 percent used the Internet and 3 percent even date someone who is known by chat. A total of 45 percent also know the winner of American Idol 2005, Carrie Underwood.

Asked about favorite celebrities whom they want to invite to dinner if there is an opportunity, most choose the actor Bill Cosby followed by golfer Tiger Woods and presenter Oprah Winfrey. Britney Spears and Howard Stern is also a favorite entry, though his choice at least.

This poll was initiated by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media in April and May in a health coordination programs for the elderly. Because of the centenarians who were included were those whose condition is healthy, the results of this poll may not represent every person in that age range.

Here are 10 tips followed by the percentage of how important meaning for the lives of centenarians:

* Stay close to family and friends: 90%

* Keeping the mind remains active: 89%

* Laugh and have a sense of humor: 88%

* Fixed nurture spirituality or spirituality: 84%

* Continue forward to pass a new day: 83%

* Keep moving and exercising: 82%

* Maintain a sense of freedom: 81%

* Eat healthy: 80%

* Keep following the news and the latest developments: 63%

* Keep looking for new friends: 63%

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