These folks have chosen some healthy habits that have helped them age successfully. They also, perhaps, are fortunate enough to have the right genes. Some things we can't change (such as our genetic makeup) and some we can. When we read these studies on successful aging, we should be paying attention. While there are no guarantees, staying away from smoking, keeping our weight in a healthy area, getting regular physical exercise, and extending ourselves to help others enjoy a better life are choices we can make.
Many people do all of these things well, and they are still struck down with Alzheimer's disease, strokes and other devastating ailments. But researchers are compiling statistics that illuminate the dusky path toward successful aging. We'd do ourselves (and families) a favor if we pay attention. Then, no matter how "successful" or "unsuccessful" we are at the aging game, at least we'd know we tried.
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