In this episode, I’m diving into some fascinating research and sharing my own opinions for a fun, insightful show about longevity and living to 100 years old. It is amazing to think there are 722,000 centenarians alive today, but only 219 people who’ve made it to 110. I think genes affect your potential to live to 110, but most of us should form the empowering belief that we can sail to 100, if we just get out of our own way. Reference my previous show, Longevity Science is Wrong—Don’t Succumb to BS Commentary and Self-Limiting Beliefs.

In this episode, I explore how lifestyle factors like staying active, managing stress, and keeping a positive mindset are key to longevity. We’ll also touch on the surprising traits that many centenarians share—things like emotional awareness and optimism—and how they contribute to a longer, healthier life.

So, join me as I unpack some longevity stats and challenge you to embrace the belief that living a long life is within your control. Oh, and stay tuned for a fun surprise at the end—a little freestyle rap from my 60th birthday party earlier this year!

 

TIMESTAMPS:

The United States is rate4d 35th in world ranking in longevity statistics. {00:54]

For the first time in recorded history, those of us in the younger generation have a lower life expectancy than that of our parents. [02:45]

Surprisingly, according to the UN there are 722,000 people in the world right now who are over the age of 100. There are more women than men in that bunch. [07:06]

Does genetics play a role in life expectancy statistics? [10:21]

There are three kinds of resilience that are connected to longevity: cognitive resilience, economic resilience, and personal resilience. [17:11]

Loneliness is a huge factor in all age groups. [21:48]

Your heart and lungs working well will help mental acuity. Dementia statistics show 50% have symptoms. Walk your way into better brain health. [28:05]

Lifestyle studies have shown centenarians tend to share personality traits: a positive attitude and emotional awareness. [34:07]

If you think you have genetic predisposition for something that you can prevent, then you don't have to follow that history.  [39:37]

To stay youthful, you gotta do things right. [43:28]

 

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• Brad Kearns.com
• BradNutrition.com
• B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel - The BEST Protein on the Planet!
• Brad’s Shopping Page
• BornToWalkBook.com
• Podcast with 107-year-old barber
• Anthony Mancinelli
• Podcast with Dr. Judson Brandeis
• Harvard study: Get your heart pumping
• Podcast with Thais Gibson
• Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
• The Primal Blueprint
• Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation

 

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