- Walk
Centenarians say walking is the best exercise. Many centenarians were athletic in their younger years.
- Be extroverted
Healthy 100-year-olds will talk your ear off. People with strong social skills typically live longer.
- Keep strong ties
When you are 100, you may be the oldest person you know. A friend can be any age. Centenarians typically have strong family ties.
- Eat a colorful plate
Many centenarians recommend the colorful plate trick. Make sure that you have fruits, vegetables, and grains in every meal.
- Learn to cope with stress
Some people learn coping strategies along the road of life. A stressful situation can teach a person how to manage stress in later years.
- Think positive
Centenarians recommend positive thinking and seeing the good in everything. Surround yourself with shiny, happy people. 7. Drink water You may not need 8 glasses per day, but centenarians say 5 will keep you alive.
- Learn something new
Keep your brain active throughout your lifetime. Centenarians typically like to read and do puzzles .
- Get uninterrupted sleep
Sleep becomes more difficult when you have aches and pains. Those who get 7 hours of straight sleep per night typically live longer.
- Volunteer
Helping others makes you feel good. When you feel good you live longer. Elderly people have plenty of free time to put to good use.
Reading Warm Up Questions:
- What is more important, exercise or rest?
- Is it healthier to live a quiet life or a busy social life?
- What is the “colorful plate trick”? Can you guess?
- How much sleep do most people need?