I really enjoyed reading this. I visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide care and the residents who are social and involved in activities don’t require many visits from a provider other than check up visits. They appear happy and care free.
Thank you for your insightful suggestions. I do believe that genetics has a lot to do with our longevity, but our lifestyles are huge contributing factors. Feels weird to say I am closer to 70 now than 65!🤭💞
I think the influence of genes is important, too, but, as you say, what we do with our bodies matters enormously. Yes, it's odd when we move through the decade how we have to readjust our thinking on our age. I'm coming up to my 78th birthday and it suddenly occurred to me that in two years time, I'll be 80! That sounds just ridiculous! So it really is just mind over matter. I appreciate your input Mary!
Thanks Patricia - I really enjoyed this article. Those are a great set of principles to apply to the second half of life. They’re my long-term goals too - I’ve been blown a little off-course by an injury , coming 2 weeks before a lovely holiday to Italy. I’m back home now , and really needed your article , at this point , to help me re-set my compass. I felt great a month ago, before the shoulder injury, and want to get back there.
That 20% / 80% balance feels about right. As someone with the 20% (parents both in decent health aged 84, and one grand-parent in each side who lived into their 90s), I feel like I’ve got a chance, if I get my lifestyle right.
Your article is one which I’ll come back to , time and again, to re-orient myself.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury, I hope it didn't have too much of a negative impact on your Italian holiday. I went to Florence last year and absolutely loved it! It sounds like you have the genes for longer living, a healthy lifestyle will help those extra years being in good health. I see you've become a subscriber, Welcome! It's good to have you in my community.
Great list! I will say, if smoking and drinking bring you joy, then I think you should feel free to keep enjoying them. What's the point of living to 90 if you spend your days hankering for a nip or a drag?
I agree. People should live their lives in whatever way gives them pleasure, but fully knowing the consequences of their choices. I'm glad you enjoyed the list!
I was never a big drinker but I did like an occasional alcoholic bevy. However, on discovering I have a gene that puts me at risk of breast cancer, I've given up completely as alcohol is a driver for breast cancer. I do miss a g & t though. It's about making cold drinks as interesting as alcoholic ones, I think (without the same effect, of course). Having tonic water with lemon and ice, for instance, is one I like. Thanks, Deb, for your response to the post.
Genes make a difference, but by the time you get to your very elderly years, I think your lifestyle determines more of your outcomes. You can’t always jettison all the toxic people, but can certainly choose to let them bother you a lot less. It’s their silly stuff, not yours. Eat as well as you can. Engage your brain. Have fun. Find love (if dogs are easier than humans, it’s all okay).
great advice! Even without the benefit of the lucky gene lottery there is lots we can do to promote longevity. It appears to be grounded a minset of positivity, which naturally leads to a more tranquil and healthy existance.
This is such a great list of things to give up, Patricia! I think it would be helpful to give these up at any age.
And thank you for sharing Maria’s story. I’d not heard of her before.
My belief is that her longevity was ultimately due to love of life. She chose healthy lifestyle habits (social connection, eating well, etc) because she enjoyed doing them. Her lifestyle habits were the visible effects of her mind and choices. Her joy in life also probably helped her in terms of genetics, beyond what was measurable. As Bruce Lipton and others have discussed, the expression of our genes is influenced—negatively or positively—by our thoughts.
I agree with everything you say here, Susan. Mind over matter is more than just a saying, it's based on fact. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post and thank you for thoughtful response.
Keeping things for best 😂😂 sooo true use it now
I really enjoyed reading this. I visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide care and the residents who are social and involved in activities don’t require many visits from a provider other than check up visits. They appear happy and care free.
Interesting observation! Thank you for making it, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the post.
Thank you for your insightful suggestions. I do believe that genetics has a lot to do with our longevity, but our lifestyles are huge contributing factors. Feels weird to say I am closer to 70 now than 65!🤭💞
I think the influence of genes is important, too, but, as you say, what we do with our bodies matters enormously. Yes, it's odd when we move through the decade how we have to readjust our thinking on our age. I'm coming up to my 78th birthday and it suddenly occurred to me that in two years time, I'll be 80! That sounds just ridiculous! So it really is just mind over matter. I appreciate your input Mary!
Thanks Patricia - I really enjoyed this article. Those are a great set of principles to apply to the second half of life. They’re my long-term goals too - I’ve been blown a little off-course by an injury , coming 2 weeks before a lovely holiday to Italy. I’m back home now , and really needed your article , at this point , to help me re-set my compass. I felt great a month ago, before the shoulder injury, and want to get back there.
That 20% / 80% balance feels about right. As someone with the 20% (parents both in decent health aged 84, and one grand-parent in each side who lived into their 90s), I feel like I’ve got a chance, if I get my lifestyle right.
Your article is one which I’ll come back to , time and again, to re-orient myself.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury, I hope it didn't have too much of a negative impact on your Italian holiday. I went to Florence last year and absolutely loved it! It sounds like you have the genes for longer living, a healthy lifestyle will help those extra years being in good health. I see you've become a subscriber, Welcome! It's good to have you in my community.
Wonderful suggestions...
Thank you, Leo!
Great list! I will say, if smoking and drinking bring you joy, then I think you should feel free to keep enjoying them. What's the point of living to 90 if you spend your days hankering for a nip or a drag?
I agree. People should live their lives in whatever way gives them pleasure, but fully knowing the consequences of their choices. I'm glad you enjoyed the list!
Glad you mentioned alcohol. I cut back and then gave up a few months ago but I'd love a drink right now 🥴
I was never a big drinker but I did like an occasional alcoholic bevy. However, on discovering I have a gene that puts me at risk of breast cancer, I've given up completely as alcohol is a driver for breast cancer. I do miss a g & t though. It's about making cold drinks as interesting as alcoholic ones, I think (without the same effect, of course). Having tonic water with lemon and ice, for instance, is one I like. Thanks, Deb, for your response to the post.
All that yogurt helped her vitamin D I’m sure. People with highest levels of Vit D resisted Covid or if they had it it affected them less
We're definitely finding out how important Vitamin D is to our health. Thank you, Jennifer, for that interesting comment.
Genes make a difference, but by the time you get to your very elderly years, I think your lifestyle determines more of your outcomes. You can’t always jettison all the toxic people, but can certainly choose to let them bother you a lot less. It’s their silly stuff, not yours. Eat as well as you can. Engage your brain. Have fun. Find love (if dogs are easier than humans, it’s all okay).
Great advice!
great advice! Even without the benefit of the lucky gene lottery there is lots we can do to promote longevity. It appears to be grounded a minset of positivity, which naturally leads to a more tranquil and healthy existance.
Thank you! I agree with you on the positive mindset and that there's lots we can do to promote longevity. I appreciate your response to the post.
An important list! # 5 is my favorite 💖Thank you, Patricia, for writing it. 🤗
Thank you, Pamela. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊
This is such a great list of things to give up, Patricia! I think it would be helpful to give these up at any age.
And thank you for sharing Maria’s story. I’d not heard of her before.
My belief is that her longevity was ultimately due to love of life. She chose healthy lifestyle habits (social connection, eating well, etc) because she enjoyed doing them. Her lifestyle habits were the visible effects of her mind and choices. Her joy in life also probably helped her in terms of genetics, beyond what was measurable. As Bruce Lipton and others have discussed, the expression of our genes is influenced—negatively or positively—by our thoughts.
I agree with everything you say here, Susan. Mind over matter is more than just a saying, it's based on fact. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post and thank you for thoughtful response.