Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones, when visiting Nicoya, Costa Rica recently, identified what he referred to as “the death of the Blue Zones.” Specifically, he was referring to the addition of two American fast-food “restaurants” that now call Nicoya home. According to Dan, “As soon as the American food culture enters the front … Death of the Blue Zones Read More » The post Death of the Blue Zones appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

When Judy first met Britt, she didn’t know a thing about him, except that they were neighbors. Fast forward, she married Eugene Britt Butler, despite not knowing how old he was. He was honest and interesting – a multifaceted man of mystery. It wasn’t until later that his wife of now 22 years found out … A Multifaceted Man of Mystery Read More » The post A Multifaceted Man of Mystery appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  When you’re 102 years old and can make the statement that you’ve enjoyed just about everything you’ve ever done, well, you have lots of special memories. That’s all true for Romay Johnson Davis. WACs Romay is one of the six surviving members of an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit. Among the first WACs deployed … Lots of Special Memories Read More » The post Lots of Special Memories appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

What type of new hobby do you think you might pick up when you’re 73? And do you think that you’ll hold a World Best title in it at the age of 100? Is that something you can even imagine? Well, 100-year-old Charlotte Sanddal didn’t plan things to work out that way when she first … A World Best Read More » The post A World Best appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

To paraphrase Newton’s First Law of Motion, a body in motion stays in motion. We all remember learning that in school. But how many of us have taken it to heart? Dot Schoch, who just celebrated her 100th birthday, has been living Newton’s Law for, well, 100 years. In fact, Dot credits her longevity to … A Body in Motion Read More » The post A Body in Motion appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  When an otherwise healthy and energetic centenarian was bedridden for a month, his family became concerned. At 106, Sriram lead an active lifestyle with minimal health concerns. Little did he know he was destined to become a first in his homeland of India, and maybe the world. What was he first at? After determining … Otherwise Healthy Read More » The post Otherwise Healthy appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve had a really rough day. Do you want to go to Disneyland with me today?” Those words would obviously make someone’s – anyone’s – day. That question certainly made the day of Mr. Good, a 100-year-old veteran, when Isaiah Garza walked up to him on the street and … Make Someone’s Day Read More » The post Make Someone’s Day appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

At the 100 Year Lifestyle we are always excited to share stories of centenarians who have lived – and are continuing to live – their 100 Year Lifestyle. However, it is important that we also point out the many not-quite 100-year-olds who are living their 100 Year Lifestyle as well. People like Hannah Ford, 86, … 100 Year Lifestyle in Action Read More » The post 100 Year Lifestyle in Action appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

The course to a long and healthy life isn’t a class, it’s the golf-course. At least that has been the case for Vernon Marlatt. Vernon attributes his long and healthy life to staying active. Golfing is just one of the ways that this centenarian keeps busy. Actually, he still drives, gardens – and plays golf. … The Course to a Long and Healthy Life Read More » The post The Course to a Long and Healthy Life appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

When it comes to technology, George Reynolds is a teenager – a 100-year-old teenager. This U.S. Navy veteran and pastor has lead a full life, experienced a lot of what life has to offer, and has developed many interests along the way. His 100 years have been filled with good days and not so good … 100-Year-Old Teenager Read More » The post 100-Year-Old Teenager appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.