Challenges of Living to Age 100

Ed Baranowski

shared “The Purpose Driven Life” (2002); and Joan Chittister compiled “The Gift of Years” (2008).

Check out the January 2023 National Geographic magazine. Dan Buettner, famous for his “Blue Zones” studies, offers “100 Recipes to Live to 100.” It’s what you eat! Further in that issue, the feature article “Living Longer and Better” by Fran Smith (pages 34 to 69) covers how scientists are helping us live a longer life.

The emphasis in the studies is on a balanced life — with ideas to cover the physical, mental and spiritual areas. The mixture of research results, practical experiences, life lessons, life lived, and anecdotes makes each reading an opportunity to grow. Some of our basic assumptions about aging are tossed aside and new revelations shared on how we can lead longer, healthier and happier lives. Accept the challenge! SL

Ed Baranowski is an awardwinning writer, artist, speaker and seminar leader. He lives in Melbourne and can be contacted at fast75sr@ gmail.com.

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