National Geographic<\/em><\/h2>\nNational Geographic\u2019s<\/span><\/i> researchers found more at play than just genes in their study blue zones, geographic areas like that village in China that have an abnormal number of people living into their 100s or close to it. They found both some obvious tips and not-so-obvious features of the lifestyles of people in the blue zones:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Good diet<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lots of sex<\/span><\/li>\n
- Wine (in moderation)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Naps<\/span><\/li>\n
- Regular movement (again, not necessarily exercise)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Committed social networks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You\u2019re probably not surprised to see healthy diet or good genes show up on many of these lists, but two of the most consistent tips may surprise some readers. Physical movement is important, but it doesn\u2019t have to be focused cardio or pilates classes \u2013 simply having an active physical life that includes things like farming or lots of walking seems to do the trick. And one of the absolute most important features of a long, healthy life that comes up is community. Having a social support network, whether it\u2019s your biological family or another community you interact with regularly, seems to play a key role.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile how long you live isn\u2019t entirely in your control, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of being a jolly centenarian somewhere down the line. Good luck<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Secret to a Long Life, According to Centenarians What\u2019s the secret to a long life? Humans have wondered for as long as we\u2019ve existed as a species. We haven\u2019t found the fountain of youth, but people in recent years have been living longer than ever. Reaching 100 \u2013 and even going several years beyond \u2013 is no longer all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2199,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[200,35],"tags":[452,45],"class_list":{"0":"post-6764","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-families-caregivers","7":"category-senior-health-fitness","8":"tag-inspiring-seniors","9":"tag-senior-health"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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