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What You Will Need to Live to
100
A
new approach to retirement preparation known as “longevity planning” has been
on the rise for years, with the global population of centenarians (B1岁老人)steadily
growing. In about 40 years, the number of people 100 and older will be six
times as high as it is now. What, as you may wonder, enhances longevity? While
a previous study underlined the link between longevity and higher education,
having a degree doesn't necessarily guarantee you a longer lief. Actually, the
growth in the 100-plus age group are more likely to result from a combination
of improved lifestyle factors.
Genetic,
as new research has revealed, is a force that cannot go ignored. Dr. Peris of
medicine and geriatrics at Boston University points out that longevity is not
distributed equally. Being blessed with the certain genetic component that
extend your life span is like winning the lottery. Only one in 5000 is lucky
enough to possess the magical power that help make it to the century mark. Rare
as it may appear, the genetic component is a factor in 40 percent to 50 percent
of people who make it to 100 and 70 percent for those reaching 106.
Deliberate
mental, social and physical activities during retirement also matter. That
means continuing to learn new things, staying involved in the community and
working to some degree. Activity is critically important, said Mitch Anthony, a
consultant in Rochester, who trains financial planners in life planning. People
tend to do best when they remain socially and mentally vibrant.
The
research continues to uncover that despite their struggle to identity how they
improve longevity, most of the researchers agree that purpose and meaning
throughout life provide people with better chances to live longer. These
factors may offer a mental and possibly physical shelter from stressful events
in life. Having purpose in life may motivate refraining stressful situations to
deal with them more productively, thereby facilitating recovery from stress and
disorder.
