Who Wants To Live To Be 100?

By Growing Bolder

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Last Updated on April 2, 2025

Who wouldn’t want to live to be 100 if you’re able to enjoy it? We all want to have a healthspan that matches our life span. It turns out, we all have more power over how we age than we realize. Our daily lifestyle choices may not only impact how long we live, but more importantly, how well we live. Learn from real people in their 70s, 80s, 90s, and 100s who are pursuing their passions and embracing the keys to active aging.

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