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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Their diets are often poor. 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. They routinely do not exercise. They often smoke. Arch Intern Med.