Smile and you will live longer. Don’t believe it? Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have just come out with a new study that found “exceptional longevity” can be achieved with a smile. At The 100 Year Lifestyle we have always believed in the importance of positive thinking in living 100:100. Now those … Smile! You’ll Live Longer! Read More » The post Smile! You’ll Live Longer! appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

Without a doubt, aging gets a bad rap. Hitting the road, particularly in beautiful Italy, sounds exciting but is, what some might say, a young person’s game. If you are one of those people, we ask, why? At 100 Year Lifestyle we have said it before, but it bears repeating, stop blaming old! Italy has … Hitting the Road in Italy! Read More » The post Hitting the Road in Italy! appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

If anyone ever tells you they don’t believe it’s possible to live to be over 100 years old and healthy, tell them about Mary Graybiel. Mary has spent her life flying high and healthy, all around the world, and has no intentions of stopping.  Mary is thrilled to be able to continue her love of … Flying High and Healthy Read More » The post Flying High and Healthy appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

              Life has a way of taking us in unplanned directions and giving us unexpected experiences. Many of today’s centenarians have led lives of travel, exploration, and unanticipated twists and turns. Their stories often reveal anything but “typical” lives, often taking the road less traveled. Perhaps that is part … The Road Less Traveled Read More » The post The Road Less Traveled appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

There are many who say that a life without ballet would be pointe-less. All humor aside, ballet dancing is a great art form with numerous health benefits. Ballet dancing improves posture, builds muscle and agility, and improves flexibility. But it doesn’t matter whether your love of dance is as a participant or a balletomane (an … Love of Dance Read More » The post Love of Dance appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.