Living Out Your 100 Year
Lifestyle

One of the world’s most famous centenarians, George Burns, once joked that had he known he was going to live to be 100, he would have taken better care of himself. The fact is centenarians are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population in the United States, and the chance of you becoming one is growing by leaps and bounds. In a recent Discover magazine article, scientists concluded that a child born today has the potential to live 150 years, with some experts asserting that there is no upward limit on your longevity. During the past 40 years, the number of centenarians increased nearly ten-fold. There are now 450,000 centenarians living in the world. The truth is staggering. Anyone who is 40 years of age today could live to be 100 years old and their grandchildren could live even longer than that. Will you outlive your assets, your career, your social network? Most important, how long will your body and mind last? What steps can you take today to make sure it will be a sensational century?

Create a Signature Life Plan
Your signature plan should prepare you physically, financially and emotionally to live a joyous life no matter what your age. Review your retirement, life insurance, disability and health plans to ensure that you will not be financially blind sided years later by your longevity. Take the worry out of growing old, and get ready to enjoy a healthy, happy future.

Get Your ESS (Endurance, Strength and Structure) in Shape
Cardiovascular exercise increases endurance, fuels energy levels, eliminates stress, strengthens the immune system and helps keep the heart and lungs strong and healthy. Strength training counteracts muscle deterioration and supports good posture. Regular visits to a chiropractor will promote a balanced and proportional physical frame, and can help you avoid a bent-over or crooked posture that often comes with age.

Organize a Health Care Team
In order to stay happy and healthy for your long life, you need a strong health care team to keep your body and mind as fit as possible. Primary health care providers are the foundation of a good health care team. Schedule appointments to get your blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat percentage and blood sugar checked on a regular basis. These tests are critical for early disease detection and prevention. Also consider adding a certified nutritionist, chiropractor, massage therapist and personal trainer to your health care team. All of these health experts can help you lead a healthy, low-stress life for the many wonderful years to come.