What do you think are the “secrets” to longevity?(Centenarians living over 100 year)

Centenarians are people who live to or beyond the age of 100 years. The U.S. has the largest population of Centenarians in the world. An estimated 80,000 U.S. residents are classified as centenarians. Supercentenarians are those rare individuals who live past 110 years. Both demographics are growing and represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population! There is much that science does not understand about human longevity and the factors that contribute to one’s lifespan. However, scientists and public health professionals can take advantage of the growing pool of centenarians to better understand the secrets to long life and happiness.

Watch the videos and then answer the questions below.

1- Secrets of the Centenarians: Life Before, During, and After 100
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/10/19/health/20101018-centenarians-voices-photos.html
In this video, eight men and women, aged 99 to 103, talk about their century of life.

2- The Secrets of Centenarians 2 people
http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/02/20/spc-vital-signs-art-of-aging-b.cnn
In this video, two individuals talk about their century of life

Discussion Questions
1-What did these centenarians say about how they lived to be 100?
2-How did each one feel about living to the age of 100?
3-Did listening to the interviews change your opinions about what it might be like to live for 100 years?
4-What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to living this long?
5- What do you think are the “secrets” to longevity?

 
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