Staying Healthy
5 tips to help you age well
Developing good habits and knowing when to accept some help can keep you healthy and independent longer.
Interviews with people celebrating their 100th birthday always include one question: What’s the secret to your long life?
The answers aren’t always in line with science. For example, in 2020 a Chinese centenarian responded with some dubious advice — "smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and eat junk food."
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Kelly Bilodeau, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
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