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by Bill Clements for women, about 76 for men. We now
know through science and research that
So, what do many of the most beloved genetics only make up for about 30%
and enduring musical artists of the past (at best) of your likely lifespan. The real
50 years (or more), do to stay active indicators are more often diet (what you
and in the game? The answer is a lot DON’T eat as much as what you do),
more basic than you might imagine. exercise, stress management, proper
First, though, a little setting of the rest and generally making good choices.
table on this article. There are many We know, though, that this isn’t always
celebrities and well-known figures who, the case as life often brings unexpected
at advanced ages, are staying very fit challenges and illnesses.
and leading active lives. Betty White
and Dick Van Dyke are two that come Moving onward let’s talk about some
quickly to mind. Both are well into their folks out there keeping it ‘Forever
90s and seemingly cannot be stopped! Young’. We learned recently that Mick
Jagger of Rolling Stones fame had
For this article, it was interesting to a substantial heart procedure yet is
pick a lower threshold of, say, 70 to already back on tour. The 75-year-old
75 years of age. Then, we decided on most certainly has access to superior
people we all know from popular music healthcare. However, Mick’s secret to a
for two reasons. One, these are people healthy and active life (and to be able
who are actively touring and perform- to tour extensively across the globe) has
ing as much as several times a month, far more to do with very basic routines
full time, and maintaining the schedules and exercise. Jagger exercises upwards
that accompany it. And two, it would of three hours per day, five to six days
provide a handful of opportunities to per week. So, it’s clearly a lifestyle
sprinkle in clever song titles just for fun!
choice. A little dancing, yoga and a good
Around 1900 or so, the average life ex- bit of running keep his body slim and
pectancy of someone born at that time in shape. He runs approximately eight
was approximately 50 years. We’ve come miles a day most days and a little more
a long way although we sometimes on occasion when he wants to ‘push
take it for granted: the average now is things’. He eats extremely well (which
about 79 years, a little more than 80 is to say clean, low fat, tons of veggies)

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