How to Live a Happy, Healthy

100 YearsAdvice from 10 Women

Who’ve Done It (or Almost Have)

Just Make Up Your Mind to Do It

“Sometimes I feel like I’m 150, but I just made up my mind I’m not going to give up.”

– Sister Mary Esther Boor, age 105

Face Aging with a Sense of Humor

‘‘I’ve never had but one wrinkle, and I’m sitting on it.’’

– Jeanne Calment, age 122

Wake Up Happy

‘‘We are all given a purpose. Some of us are just given a little bit more time.”

– Dorothy Custer, age 103

Think Long-Term

“I don’t understand the question—I’m only 78 years old!” - Olivia De Havilland’s response when asked, in 1994, “What is your secret for longevity?”

Accentuate the Positive

‘‘I think the big thing is to be grateful—be grateful for every blessed day that dawns. There is so much to be interested in, and so much to do with each day.”.’’

– Marsha Hunt, age 97

Live in the Present

“I feel wonderful.”.’’

– Dodi Patterson, age 104

Enjoy Simple Pleasures

“I eat anything and everything—I like my cheeseburgers.”.”

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– Catherine Reddoch, age 100

Eat Your Oatmeal

“I didn’t eat it [oatmeal] for the joy of it. I ate it because it was good for me.”.”.”

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– Gladys Simpson, age 100

Amaze Yourself

“You’re never too old to do it. I started my first marathon at 76.”

– Harriette Thompson, age 91

Stay Involved

“I think staying interested and curious about things is very important.”

– Betty White, age 93

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