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Living Past 100: Insights from Centenarians on a Long, Healthy Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Let’s look at what happens when you get the basics right at age 50: Not smoking Normal BMI Being Active Minimising Alcohol Good Diet Getting these fundamentals right means the average lifespan extends dramatically. Maybe not to 100 years of age. But maybe until age 80? But is there evidence for this approach? Arch Intern Med.