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There’s little question living to be 100 or older requires staying active and eating healthy.

But Healthy Living recently spoke with six Lake County centenarians and found they had a few extra tricks up their sleeve.

It appears optimism, laughter, friendship and positive thinking all play a big role, as well.

This new breed of seniors is living proof that a century of living doesn’t mean being sick and bedridden. These six examples serve as role models for healthy aging as they continue living active lives physically and mentally — and have plenty of fun doing it.

Read their amazing stories and understand why life doesn’t end at 100.