"According to a survey of 100 centenarians from UnitedHealthcare, nearly half do some form of strength training at least once a week to keep muscles strong, 36% participate in stress relief activities such as meditation, 67% say they eat a healthy diet, and 42% report walking or hiking on a regular basis. About 30% say they still like to work in their garden."
"One striking finding is that most of the centenarians say they feel decades younger than their actual age, and many do not identify as "old." Many describe a "gradual realization" of aging, Randall says, noticing small changes over time, such as needing more rest and more time to recover from physical activities. Some of the predictable changes include hearing loss, more physical aches and pains, a loss of independence and giving up driving."
A survey of 100 centenarians from UnitedHealthcare reports widespread active habits: nearly half do weekly strength training, 36% practice stress relief like meditation, 67% eat a healthy diet, and 42% walk or hike regularly. About 30% still garden and many remain engaged with hobbies. Most centenarians report feeling decades younger than their chronological age and experience a gradual realization of aging with small changes in rest and recovery needs. Predictable declines include hearing loss, aches, reduced independence and stopping driving, yet many retain humor, enjoy life, and explore new technologies and social media.
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