Life has a way of taking us in unplanned directions and giving us unexpected experiences. Many of today’s centenarians have led lives of travel, exploration, and unanticipated twists and turns. Their stories often reveal anything but “typical” lives, often taking the road less traveled. Perhaps that is part … The Road Less Traveled Read More » The post The Road Less Traveled appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

There are many who say that a life without ballet would be pointe-less. All humor aside, ballet dancing is a great art form with numerous health benefits. Ballet dancing improves posture, builds muscle and agility, and improves flexibility. But it doesn’t matter whether your love of dance is as a participant or a balletomane (an … Love of Dance Read More » The post Love of Dance appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  Living 100:100, at 100% for 100 years or more isn’t about perfection. People who live long, healthy lives often have created their health, strength, and endurance through being tested. When life gives them lemons, they make lemonade. In the case of Lillian Schilling, despite a dry and barren start in life, she has blossomed … Out of Barren Land a Flower Grew Read More » The post Out of Barren Land a Flower Grew appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

Anyone who has ever heard the term “health spa” has, no doubt, heard the names Rancho La Puerta and Golden Door. Both created an international standard for healthy cuisine, healthy lifestyle, and state of the art pampering. They are just part of the legacy of Deborah Szekely, spa founder, recent birthday girl, and author. Deborah … Follow That Grasshopper Read More » The post Follow That Grasshopper appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  At The 100 Year Lifestyle we know that living at 100:100, 100% for 100 years, means the best can be and often is yet to come. Now the science is in, and it backs us up. According to a study done by the University of New South Wales Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing in … Getting Better with Age Read More » The post Getting Better with Age appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

The Blue Zones are a constant source of interest for anyone looking to experience healthy longevity. At The 100 Year Lifestyle we have delved into each of the Blue Zone locations into some detail regarding lifestyle, but one important aspect of life and lifestyle choices for the residents of Okinawa, Japan might have slipped by … Floored! Read More » The post Floored! appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

We often talk about the many benefits of living your 100 Year Lifestyle. Among those benefits is the impact you can have with those many healthy years you get. Doc Starin just turned 100 and was honored by his entire community for a lifetime of service. Yet this quiet, humble centenarian is still contributing, still … He Still Steps Up Read More » The post He Still Steps Up appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  I wrote this poem, I Choose My Life, at a time when I was in a difficult situation and couldn’t see any options. I felt down, hopeless, and overwhelmed with emotion. Then I realized that I actually did have options and choices, and this truly changed my life. The 100 Year Lifestyle is about … I Choose My Life Read More » The post I Choose My Life appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

At The 100 Year Lifestyle, we often speak on the topics of career longevity of business people and athletes who are in it to win it. Sometimes, we combine the topics when we talk about players like football’s Tom Brady. Approaching his 45th birthday, Brady is a unique and gifted player, but he’s far younger … In It to Win It Read More » The post In It to Win It appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

You often hear us at The 100 Year Lifestyle speak about centenarians. Lately we’ve even been speaking about super centenarians, people 110 years and older. However, there are many, many people in this country and around the world on their way to becoming centenarians – and they are called nonagenarians. Nonagenarians are people between the … Nonagenarians – Soon To Be Centenarians Read More » The post Nonagenarians – Soon To Be Centenarians appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.