.......... of longevity and those forgotten by God

Yours Sincerely ( Y S ) was an faithful subscriber to the National Geographic for ages before the advent of the Cyber Era where almost anything is now available on line. This old copy attracted Y S' attention when he was packing the old issues of NatGeo to be given away.

You see, of late Y S is again repacking his baggage. Y S hopes to leave this planet without troubling his survivors with all the unwanted things that clogged up the store room and cupboards. ( Mind you, there are also litter that clogs up the memory and emotion that needs to be removed occasionally. Well, this is for another of Y S ' blog)

This copy of NetGeo is about longevity. An old issue which plagues Kings and Queens.

What if I said you could add up to ten years to your life?

" A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So what's the formula for success? ..... .... ..... In Sardinia, Italy, one team of demographers found a hot spot of longevity in mountain villages where men reached age 100 at an amazing rate. On the islands of Okinawa, Japan, another team examined a group that is among the longest lived on Earth. And in Loma Linda, California, researchers studies a group of Seventh-day Adventists who rank among American's longevity all-stars. Residents of these three places produce a high rate of centenarians, suffer a fraction of diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the developed world, and enjoy more healthy years of life. In sum, they offer three sets of "best practices" to emulate ...... ...... .....

Sardinians : Drink red wine in moderation. Share work with spouse. Eat pecorino cheese ( and other omega 3 food.)

Okinawans : Keep lifelong friends. Eat small portions. Find purpose.

Adventists : Eat nuts and beans. Observe the Sabbath. Have faith.

What are their common denominators?

1) Don't smoke

2) Put family first

3) Be active everyday

4) Keep socially engaged

5) Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains

Many of the seniors still believe the wide spread delusions about our mental capacity declining as we age. Do you think your brain cells die off daily throughout your life? That your brain power diminishes as you age, until finally, if you live long enough, you decline into " senility" ? Think.