I watched a 60 Minutes segment with Lesley Stahl called "Living to 90 and Beyond?" a while back. It profiled the University of California Irvine (UCI) 90 + study on aging, which observed seniors over 90, who lived in Laguna Woods, California, previously known as Leisure World. The segment revealed how these elderly seniors are staying active and … [Read more...]
Bitter Melon Stir Fry: Okinawa Goya Chanpuru
This recipe for Bitter Melon, also known as Goya Chanpuru, originated in Okinawa, Japan, and is made with tofu and pork. It's a typical Japanese dish made in an area of the world with a large population of centenarians. Enjoy this recipe! Misao Okawa was a centenarian from Japan who died in April 2015 at 117 years of age. She was verified as only one of 5 people who had … [Read more...]
A 90 Plus Polish Sculptor Shared His Most Important Key to Longevity
When I was in my late 20's I learned a key longevity secret from a brilliant and eccentric man named Stanislav Szukalski. He was a distinguished Polish artist and sculptor. We met when he was 90 but he had all his wits about him. I was surprised to find out he was also a horny old dude. Every time he had a chance, he'd "cop a … [Read more...]
Costa Rican Shrimp, Chicken with Mango Salsa and Beans Recipe
My daughter and one of her girlfriends took a trip to Costa Rica and had a meal that was typical of what is often served there. Her dinner was a mix of shrimp and chicken with mango served on a plate with salsa and beans. Her trip inspired her to create this dinner recipe. Costa Rican food is one of the reasons the island is a longevity hotspot. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Longevity Rule Breakers: Celebrity Secrets to a Long Life
No matter what you hear about how to live a long and healthy life, there will always be longevity rule breakers who make it to 90 and beyond doing everything wrong. George Burns smoked cigars, drank hard liquor, and most likely never worked out in a gym. Nevertheless, he lived to be 100 years young. His great sense of humor, the fact that he always stayed busy and … [Read more...]