Kristen Sparrow • July 12, 2025
More longevity tips straight from the source. A neurologist aged 102 speaks, you listen?? From National Geographic
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Don’t retire – He says retirement is the “enemy of longevity.” Keep working or stay engaged with purpose.
Stay mentally active – He got a law degree at 67. Keep learning, stay curious.
Move daily – He walks, uses a treadmill, and even snowshoes.
Eat simple, whole foods – Fish, vegetables, fresh fruit, and a glass of milk.
Avoid bad habits – Never smoked. Drinks alcohol in moderation (an occasional martini).
Stay social – Married 70+ years, active family life, strong relationships.
Keep perspective – Accept mortality. He lives fully without obsessing over death.